ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A 3-year-old child with 160 mL urine output over 8 hr, weighs 33 lb.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who has had 160 mL of urine output over the past 8 hr period. The child weighs 33 lb. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The child's urine output (20 mL/hr) is below the expected 30-40 mL/hr, suggesting dehydration. Providing oral rehydration fluids addresses this. Monitoring alone delays intervention. A bladder scan is not the first step, as retention is unlikely. Notifying the provider comes after initial fluid administration and assessment.
Extract:
An infant who is dehydrated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an infant who is dehydrated. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Irritability is expected in dehydrated infants due to discomfort and thirst. Tetany, slow pulse, or decreased temperature suggest other conditions.
Extract:
A school-age child with full-thickness burns to 30% of the total body surface area (TBSA).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has full-thickness burns to 30% of the total body surface area (TBSA). The nurse is initiating the client's plan of care. Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The client is at highest risk for developing __, evidenced by the client's __.
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Hypovolemia from fluid loss is a high risk in burns, evidenced by decreased urine output. Administer fluids to maintain output. Other conditions are risks but secondary.
Extract:
An infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) using a Pavlik harness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for an infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The nurse should include which of the following instructions in the teaching plan for the parents about the Pavlik harness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking skin for redness/irritation prevents breakdown. Removing the harness, adjusting straps, or adding clothing risks misalignment or skin issues.
Extract:
A child with celiac disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has celiac disease. The nurse should include which of the following food choices for this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rice is gluten-free and safe for celiac disease, unlike rye, wheat, and barley, which contain gluten and can damage the small intestine, causing symptoms like diarrhea and weight loss.