ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A school-age child with blood glucose level of 280 mg/dL.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child whose blood glucose level is 280 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperglycemia (280 mg/dL) causes lethargy due to dehydration and brain dysfunction. Tremors and pallor are linked to hypoglycemia, and shallow respirations are not typical.
Extract:
An infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) using a Pavlik harness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for an infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The nurse should include which of the following instructions in the teaching plan for the parents about the Pavlik harness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking skin for redness/irritation prevents breakdown. Removing the harness, adjusting straps, or adding clothing risks misalignment or skin issues.
Extract:
A 4-month-old infant with high head circumference percentile, low weight percentile.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 4-month-old infant in the emergency department. The nurse reviews the infant's medical record and assessment findings. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect, and what actions should the nurse take to address that condition, and what parameters should the nurse monitor to assess the infant's progress? The nurse should suspect that the infant has
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrocephalus is indicated by high head circumference and low weight, suggesting fluid accumulation in the brain. Actions include neurological assessments and imaging. Monitor head circumference and neurological status. Failure to thrive, microcephaly, or macrocephaly are less likely based on the findings.
Extract:
An adolescent post-cardiac catheterization with a pressure dressing to the right femoral area.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Select the 4 findings that the nurse should report to the provider.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Saturated dressing, diminished pulses, cool/pale extremity, and pain suggest complications like bleeding or arterial occlusion, requiring reporting. Apical pulse is routine unless abnormal.
Extract:
A child with a history of asthma.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a child who has a history of asthma. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheezes indicate airway obstruction, requiring intervention. Normal respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and 80% peak flow are not urgent.