ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
1-month-old infant whose parent states, 'My baby seems to cry a lot.'
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 1-month-old infant. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Crying is an infant’s communication method, reassuring the parent. B. May sound defensive. C. Blaming and inaccurate; infants can’t be spoiled. D. Self-soothing isn’t feasible at 1 month.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Heart rate of 68/min is below normal (80-130 bpm) for an 18-month-old, suggesting bradycardia. A. BP is high-normal but not urgent. B. 30/min respiratory rate is normal. C. 37.3°C is a low-grade fever, not critical.
Extract:
4-year-old child
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assess a 4-year-old child's visual acuity. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The tumbling E chart suits 4-year-olds who may not know letters, using directional responses. B. Testing order is correct but not the focus. C. 15 feet is standard but not the key action. D. Testing with glasses first is preferred if worn.
Extract:
4-year-old child receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the complete blood count results for a 4-year-old child who is receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is having a therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. RBC count within normal range (4-5.5/mm³) suggests stable red cell production, a positive sign. A. Low hemoglobin indicates anemia, not improvement. B. Elevated WBC suggests active disease or infection. D. Low platelets show ongoing thrombocytopenia, not a therapeutic effect.
Extract:
Infant with a prescription for a Pavlik harness
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an infant who has a prescription for a Pavlik harness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diaper over straps protects skin and harness. A. Lotion irritates skin. C. Strap adjustment is by provider only. D. Massage risks irritation.