ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Unit 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is advising a 15-year-old boy on managing acne during puberty.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is advising a 15-year-old boy on managing acne during puberty. Which of the following recommendations is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentle cleansing twice daily removes oil and dirt without irritating skin, effectively managing acne. Avoiding oily foods is unnecessary, popping pimples risks scarring, and strong astringents can worsen acne.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching parents about safety issues to prevent injuries in school-age children.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching parents about safety issues to prevent injuries in school-age children. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates that they require additional teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing a child in a booster seat to ride in the front seat is unsafe; children should stay in the back seat until age 13. The other statements reflect appropriate safety measures.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has heart failure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orthopnea, difficulty breathing when lying flat, is expected in heart failure due to fluid overload. Tachycardia, weight gain from fluid retention, and decreased urine output are more common than the other options.
Extract:
A nurse is admitting a child who has suspected epiglottitis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has suspected epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions are the first action to prevent infection spread in suspected epiglottitis. IV fluids, antibiotics, and x-rays are important but follow ensuring safety precautions.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a congenital heart defect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a congenital heart defect. Which of the following defects is associated with increased pulmonary blood flow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patent ductus arteriosus causes increased pulmonary blood flow via shunting from the aorta to the pulmonary artery. The other defects typically reduce pulmonary flow or affect systemic circulation.