ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
3-month-old infant with diarrhea
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 3-month-old infant who has diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Increased hematocrit reflects hemoconcentration from dehydration. A. Tachycardia, not decreased rate, occurs. B. Sunken, not bulging, fontanel is expected. C. Oliguria, not polyuria, occurs.
Extract:
Adolescent requesting testing for STIs
Question 2 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:
Child acting aggressively toward staff
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is applying soft limb restraints to a child who is acting aggressively toward staff. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A quick-release knot ensures safety by allowing rapid removal if needed. B. Assessments should be every 15-30 minutes, not 4 hours. C. Renewal is typically every 24 hours, not 48. D. Tying to side rails risks injury; use the bed frame.
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School-age child receiving morphine
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving morphine. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Nausea is a common side effect of morphine. A. SJS isn’t linked to morphine. B. Morphine doesn’t affect wound healing. D. Renal failure isn’t a typical side effect.
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10-year-old child receiving chemotherapy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who is receiving chemotherapy. The child's guardian asks about managing adverse effects. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Soft toothbrush prevents bleeding with low platelets. B. Favorite foods help but aren't specific. C. Saline, not chlorhexidine, is preferred for stomatitis. D. Antiemetics are as needed, not fixed.