ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
5-month-old infant
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 5-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Persistent head lag at 5 months suggests developmental or neurological issues. A. Rolling over may not occur until 6 months. B. Grasp reflex fades by 4-6 months. C. Bottle holding varies and isn’t expected yet.
Extract:
Infant with necrotizing enterocolitis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has necrotizing enterocolitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: A. Vomiting occurs due to intestinal inflammation. D. Rounded abdomen reflects distension from gas/fluid. B. Tachypnea may occur but isn't primary. C. Hypotension, not hypertension, is more likely.
Extract:
Child 2 hr postoperative following a cardiac catheterization with dressing saturated with blood
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is 2 hr postoperative following a cardiac catheterization and finds the dressing is saturated with blood. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying pressure above the site controls bleeding, the priority in this scenario. B. Pulse monitoring assesses circulation but isn't first. C. Vital signs are important but secondary to stopping bleeding. D. Reinforcing the dressing doesn't address active bleeding.
Extract:
4-month-old infant during a well-baby visit
Question 4 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.
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Preschool-age child who recently experienced the death of a sibling
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a family practice clinic is assessing a preschool-age child who recently experienced the death of a sibling. Which of the following reactions is an age-appropriate response to death?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Curiosity about the body is normal for preschoolers learning about death. A. Magical thinking is common but not the best answer here. B. They don’t grasp permanence yet. D. Logical explanations develop later.