ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
An infant with severe dehydration due to gastroenteritis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant who has severe dehydration due to gastroenteritis which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased respiratory rate compensates for metabolic acidosis and fluid loss in severe dehydration, a common finding.
Extract:
A child with multiple closed fractures of the lower extremities
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting a child who has multiple closed fractures of the lower extremities due to a motor-vehicle crash. The nurse should monitor the child for which of the following complications during the first 24 hr after the injury occurred?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compartment syndrome is a critical complication within 24 hours post-fracture, causing severe pain and potential tissue damage.
Extract:
A child with autism spectrum disorder
Question 3 of 5
A nurse at an inpatient facility is planning care for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brief staff visits minimize overstimulation and stress, supporting the child's comfort and reducing anxiety.
Extract:
A toddler weighing 20 kg with a full-thickness burn to 10% of body
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a toddler who weighs 20 kg (44 lb) and has a full thickness burn to 10% of this body. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased restlessness may signal hypoxia, pain, or shock, critical conditions requiring immediate provider attention.
Extract:
An adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An HbA1c of 11.5% indicates poor long-term glucose control, posing significant risks for complications, making it the priority.