ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
An infant following a motor vehicle crash
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant following a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to identify increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased sleeping reflects altered consciousness, a sign of increased intracranial pressure. A, C, and D are not indicative of ICP.
Extract:
An adolescent who is postoperative following scoliosis repair with Harrington rod instrumentation
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who is postoperative following scoliosis repair with Harrington rod instrumentation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Log rolling every 2 hours maintains spinal alignment and prevents complications. B risks spinal flexion. C is unnecessary. D is optional, not universal.
Extract:
A school-age child whose blood glucose level is 280 mg/dL
Question 3 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: C
Rationale: Lethargy is expected in hyperglycemia (280 mg/dL) due to inadequate brain glucose. A, B, and D are more typical of hypoglycemia or other conditions.
Extract:
A child who is in a sickle cell crisis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is in a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain is a hallmark of sickle cell crisis due to blocked blood flow. A is not typical. B is unrelated. D may indicate infection but isn't specific to crisis.
Extract:
A newborn
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The hepatitis B vaccine is given before hospital discharge. A, C, and D have incorrect timing for vaccine administration.