ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A child who is in a sickle cell crisis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is in a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain is a hallmark of sickle cell crisis due to blocked blood flow. A is not typical. B is unrelated. D may indicate infection but isn't specific to crisis.
Extract:
A school-age child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about self-administration of insulin to the parent of a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspiration before insulin injection is unnecessary and may cause pain. A, B, and D are correct practices.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing a seizure
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lateral positioning prevents aspiration during a seizure. A, B, and C risk injury or are ineffective.
Extract:
An adolescent who has scoliosis and requires surgical intervention
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who has scoliosis and requires surgical intervention. Which of the following behaviors by the adolescent should the nurse anticipate because it is the most common reaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Body image changes are common due to scoliosis's impact on appearance. B, C, and D are less frequent reactions.
Extract:
Four children
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing data for four children. Which of the following children should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe chest pain in sickle cell anemia indicates acute chest syndrome, a life-threatening condition. B, C, and D are less urgent.