ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Adolescent requesting testing for STIs
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for an adolescent who is requesting testing for STIs. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Adolescents can consent to STI testing confidentially in many jurisdictions. B. Social workers can’t consent. C. Parental consent isn’t required. D. Delaying testing violates autonomy and delays care.
Extract:
School-age child with pertussis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has pertussis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Pertussis is reportable to track and prevent outbreaks. A. 48-hour isolation isn’t standard; droplet precautions last longer. B. Vaccine is preventive, not treatment. D. Fluid restriction risks dehydration.
Extract:
5-year-old male 18 kg (39.7 lb) admitted following a motor-vehicle crash. Surgical procedure: L leg open reduction and fixation, L arm closed reduction and fixation. Vital Signs: Pulse rate 68/min, Respiratory rate 12/min, Blood pressure 80/42 mm Hg, Temperature 38.6° C (101.5° F), Oxygen saturation 91%. Medications: 0.9% sodium chloride IV at 100 mL/hr, Morphine 0.5 mg/hr IV, Acetaminophen 200 mg PO every 4 hr PRN for temperature >38° C
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hr postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Comparing pedal pulses assesses circulation post-orthopedic surgery, the priority to detect complications like compartment syndrome. B. Sedation is secondary. C. Pain assessment follows circulation check. D. Temperature is less urgent.
Extract:
Child with sickle cell anemia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facial twitching may signal a stroke, a critical sickle cell complication requiring immediate reporting. B. Kyphosis is chronic, not urgent. C. Enuresis is common, not priority. D. Constipation is manageable, not critical.
Extract:
Toddler with a short leg cast
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a short leg cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Pallor suggests compromised circulation, requiring reporting. A. Warmth is normal. B. Pulse is a good sign. D. Mobility indicates nerve function.