ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A toddler
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler at a well-child visit. At what point in the physical examination should the nurse examine the child's tympanic membrane? (The child will likely view this as invasive and traumatic)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Examining the tympanic membrane at the end minimizes distress, as it's invasive. B, C, and D may upset the child early, reducing cooperation.
Extract:
An adolescent
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a routine physical examination of an adolescent. The provider observes a lateral curvature of the spine. The nurse should expect the provider to document which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scoliosis is characterized by lateral spinal curvature. A, B, and C describe other spinal or neck conditions.
Extract:
A school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a parent and his school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alternate-day prednisone reduces inflammation while minimizing side effects. A is excessive. B lacks evidence. C promotes inactivity, worsening stiffness.
Extract:
A child who has nephrotic syndrome
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Facial edema is typical in nephrotic syndrome due to protein loss and fluid retention. A, B, and C are not characteristic.
Extract:
A child who has leukemia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has leukemia. Which of the following clients should the nurse place in the same room with this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome poses no infection risk to an immunosuppressed leukemia patient. B, C, and D risk infection due to bacterial or inflammatory conditions.