ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
A school-age child with respiratory stridor, wheezing, and urticaria after IV medication
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a school-age child who has developed respiratory stridor, wheezing and urticaria after receiving an IV medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, rapidly addressing airway swelling and systemic symptoms.
Extract:
A 6-month-old infant
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a parent of a 6-month-old infant about home safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Gates at stairs and a low crib mattress prevent falls, critical safety measures for a mobile infant.
Extract:
A 24-month-old child with acute lymphocytic leukemia
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 24-month-old child who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initiating bleeding precautions is critical due to the risk of thrombocytopenia in leukemia, preventing complications like hemorrhage.
Extract:
A child receiving chemotherapy weighing 29.4 kg
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg IV to a child who is receiving chemotherapy and weighs 29.4 kg. Available is ondansetron 4 mg/2 mL solution. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculating 29.4 kg x 0.15 mg/kg = 4.41 mg, then 4.41 mg ÷ (4 mg/2 mL) = 2.205 mL, rounded to 2.2 mL.
Extract:
A 4-year-old child with meningitis receiving gentamicin
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has meningitis and receiving gentamycin. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse notify the HCP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated creatinine (1.4 mg/dL) suggests kidney damage, a potential side effect of gentamicin, requiring immediate notification.