ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
A toddler with a history of lead poisoning
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has a history of lead poisoning. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Developmental testing assesses cognitive and behavioral delays, common in lead poisoning, guiding interventions.
Extract:
A child receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the complete blood count results for a child who is receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is having a therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A platelet count of 150,000/mm³ indicates bone marrow recovery, a sign of effective leukemia treatment.
Extract:
A preschooler experiencing night terrors
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a parent about home interventions for a preschooler who is experiencing night terrors. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gently waking the child interrupts the sleep cycle, potentially preventing night terrors.
Extract:
A school-age child
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child about bicycle safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking the bicycle through intersections enhances visibility and reduces collision risks, a key safety measure.
Extract:
A toddler 8 hr postoperative following cardiac catheterization
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler who is 8 hr. postoperative following a cardiac catheterization procedure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A weak pedal pulse suggests vascular complications like thrombosis, requiring urgent provider notification.