ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Child 2 hr postoperative following a cardiac catheterization with dressing saturated with blood
Question 1 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-year-old child
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assess a 4-year-old child's visual acuity. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The tumbling E chart suits 4-year-olds who may not know letters, using directional responses. B. Testing order is correct but not the focus. C. 15 feet is standard but not the key action. D. Testing with glasses first is preferred if worn.
Extract:
Child with heart failure
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has heart failure. Which of the following findings is a clinical manifestation associated with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Tachypnea compensates for poor oxygenation in heart failure. A. Tachycardia, not bradycardia, is typical. B. Appetite decreases due to fatigue. D. Tremors aren’t related.
Extract:
1-week-old newborn with hyperbilirubinemia treated with phototherapy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 1-week-old newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is being treated with phototherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phototherapy can overheat the newborn; monitoring temperature every 2 hours prevents hyperthermia. B. Mittens aren't related to phototherapy. C. Lotion interferes with treatment. D. Eye checks should be every 4 hours for irritation.
Extract:
Preschooler with new diagnosis of celiac disease
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Pale, oily stools (steatorrhea) result from fat malabsorption in celiac disease. A. Hematemesis isn’t typical. B. Hemoglobin decreases due to anemia. C. Redcurrant stools suggest intussusception.