ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
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18-month-old toddler during a well-child visit
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an 18-month-old toddler during a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential developmental delay?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking independently is expected by 18 months; needing assistance suggests delay. A. Parallel play is normal. B. 3-block tower is typical. D. 10 words is within range.
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Preschool-age child postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy and is clearing her throat frequently. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Frequent throat clearing may indicate bleeding, a serious complication post-tonsillectomy, requiring immediate inspection. A. Water could worsen bleeding. B. Pain relief is secondary to checking for bleeding. D. Ice helps swelling but isn’t first.
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School-age child who weighs 55 lb
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer diphenhydramine 1.25 mg/kg IV to a school-age child who weighs 55 lb. Available is diphenhydramine 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. 55 lb = 25 kg; 1.25 mg/kg x 25 kg = 31.25 mg; 31.25 mg / 50 mg/mL = 0.625 mL, rounded to 0.6 mL.
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Preschooler with new diagnosis of celiac disease
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Pale, oily stools (steatorrhea) result from fat malabsorption in celiac disease. A. Hematemesis isn’t typical. B. Hemoglobin decreases due to anemia. C. Redcurrant stools suggest intussusception.
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Child in the acute stage of nephrotic syndrome
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who is in the acute stage of nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily weighing monitors fluid retention, critical in nephrotic syndrome. A. Increased fluids worsen edema. C. Supine positioning may increase edema; elevation helps. D. Calorie restriction harms recovery.