ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
Extract:
An adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves' disease
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves' disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Graves' disease causes hyperthyroidism, leading to heat intolerance due to increased metabolism. B, C, and D are associated with hypothyroidism.
Extract:
A 7-month-old infant
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a 7-month-old infant. Which of the following indicates a need for further evaluation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By 7 months, infants should babble with consonant-vowel combinations. One-syllable sounds suggest delayed language development, requiring evaluation. A, C, and D are normal.
Extract:
A child who has a plaster cast applied to the left forearm
Question 3 of 5
The nurse prepares a list of home care instructions for the parents of a child who has a plaster cast applied to the left forearm. Which instructions would be included on the list? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,F
Rationale: A: Elevation reduces swelling. C: Keeping objects away prevents injury. F: Numbness or tingling indicates circulation issues requiring medical attention. B, D, and E risk complications.
Extract:
A 10-year-old child in remission from leukemia with cushingoid characteristics from long-term corticosteroid use
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a 10-year-old child in remission from leukemia are upset over the appearance of cushingoid characteristics in the child from long-term use of corticosteroids, currently being administered every other day. Which therapeutic statements would the nurse make to the parents about the cushingoid appearance? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: A: Alternate-day dosing reduces cushingoid effects. C: Asking about troublesome manifestations supports parents. E: Cushingoid features resolve after tapering. B is less therapeutic, and D dismisses concerns.
Extract:
An infant with cystic fibrosis
Question 5 of 5
The clinic nurse is providing instructions to the parent of a child with cystic fibrosis regarding the immunization schedule for the child. Which statement would the nurse make to the parent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children with CF should receive standard immunizations plus annual influenza vaccination to prevent respiratory complications. A, B, and D are incorrect.