ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
4-month-old infant during a well-baby visit
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant during a well-baby visit. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Doll's eye reflex should fade by 2 months; persistence at 4 months suggests neurological issues. B. No head lag is normal by 4 months. C. Positive Babinski is normal up to 12-24 months. D. Tears by 4 months are a normal milestone.
Extract:
Child acting aggressively toward staff
Question 2 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.
Extract:
Toddler with manifestations of epiglottitis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a toddler who has manifestations of epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Epiglottitis spreads via droplets; initiating precautions first protects others. A. X-ray aids diagnosis but isn’t first. B. Intubation prep is secondary. C. Antibiotics follow precautions.
Extract:
5-year-old child following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Continuous swallowing suggests bleeding as the child clears blood from the throat, a critical sign. A. Normal heart rate doesn't indicate hemorrhage. B. Flushing isn't specific. D. Normal BP doesn't rule out bleeding.
Extract:
Preschool-age child in the immediate postoperative period following a tonsillectomy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschool-age child who is in the immediate postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following assessment findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent swallowing indicates possible hemorrhage, the priority due to its urgency. A. Crying is common but less critical. B. Refusing liquids is concerning but secondary. C. Pain is expected, not the top priority.