ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A child with measles.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a child who has measles. Which of the following isolation precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measles spreads via airborne transmission, requiring airborne precautions with a negative pressure room and respiratory protection.
Extract:
Parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit regarding lice.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about lice to the parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding sharing hats prevents lice transmission. Lice survive 24-48 hours off-host, daily washing doesn't prevent lice, and lice crawl, not jump.
Extract:
A preschooler with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), receiving chemotherapy and steroids, no bowel movement for 5 days, crying and clinging to guardian, temperature of 38.8°C (101.9°F) tympanic, erythematous central line catheter insertion site with purulent drainage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a pediatric unit is preparing to admit a preschooler after receiving a transfer report from a nurse in the emergency department. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Erythema and purulent drainage at the central line site suggest infection, risking sepsis in an immunocompromised child. This requires immediate reporting, blood cultures, and antibiotics. Constipation, crying, and fever are concerning but less urgent.
Extract:
School-age boys.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is developing a health program for the parents of school-age boys. Which of the following information about pubescent changes should the nurse include in the program?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Growth spurts occur in mid-puberty, correct. Voice changes are mid-to-late puberty. Delayed puberty is diagnosed at 14, not 11. Gynecomastia occurs early-to-mid puberty.
Extract:
Children on a general pediatric unit.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care to children on a general pediatric unit. Which of the following children should the nurse identify as a potential victim of abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parents answering for the child may indicate controlling behavior, a potential abuse sign. Obesity or frequent visitors are not direct abuse indicators.