ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A child who has leukemia
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has leukemia. Which of the following clients should the nurse place in the same room with this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome poses no infection risk to an immunosuppressed leukemia patient. B, C, and D risk infection due to bacterial or inflammatory conditions.
Extract:
An infant
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure an infant's vital signs. The nurse should use which of the following sites to assess a heart rate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The apex of the heart provides the most accurate heart rate measurement in infants via auscultation. A, B, and C are less reliable due to weak or hard-to-locate pulses.
Extract:
A school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a parent and his school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alternate-day prednisone reduces inflammation while minimizing side effects. A is excessive. B lacks evidence. C promotes inactivity, worsening stiffness.
Extract:
An infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of mild dehydration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Body weight loss (>5%) is the most reliable indicator of mild dehydration in infants. A, B, and C are less specific or reliable.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing a seizure
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lateral positioning prevents aspiration during a seizure. A, B, and C risk injury or are ineffective.