ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
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School-age child receiving prednisolone
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving prednisolone. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisolone impairs healing by suppressing immunity. B. It causes hypertension, not hypotension. C. SJS isn't typical. D. Renal failure isn't a common effect.
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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.
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3-month-old infant with diarrhea
Question 3 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.
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Child recently admitted for suspected rheumatic fever
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a child who was recently admitted for suspected rheumatic fever. The nurse should identify that which of the following laboratory tests can contribute to confirming this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: C. CRP indicates inflammation, elevated in rheumatic fever. D. ASO titer shows prior streptococcal infection, key to diagnosis. E. ESR, another inflammation marker, supports diagnosis. A. BUN assesses kidney function, not specific. B. PTT evaluates clotting, unrelated.
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Child with varicella
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has varicella. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicella spreads via airborne routes; precautions prevent transmission. A. Aspirin risks Reye's syndrome. B. Warmth increases discomfort; cool is better. D. Koplik spots are for measles, not varicella.