ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
Extract:
A 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection. Which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize is therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A needleless syringe and a doll allows the child to process the injection experience through play, reducing distress. A and B are general distractions, not specific to injections. D educates but doesn't address immediate distress.
Extract:
A child admitted with a diagnosis of acute-stage Kawasaki disease
Question 2 of 5
On assessment of a child admitted with a diagnosis of acute-stage Kawasaki disease, the nurse expects to note which clinical manifestation of the acute stage of the disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conjunctival hyperemia (eye redness) is a hallmark of acute Kawasaki disease. A occurs later, B is in subacute stages, and C is incorrect.
Extract:
An adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves' disease
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing an adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves' disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Graves' disease causes hyperthyroidism, leading to heat intolerance due to increased metabolism. B, C, and D are associated with hypothyroidism.
Extract:
A 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection. Which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize is therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A needleless syringe and a doll allows the child to process the injection experience through play, reducing distress. A and B are general distractions, not specific to injections. D educates but doesn't address immediate distress.
Extract:
A 12-month-old infant with mild diarrhea
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing home-care instructions to a mother of a 12-month-old infant with mild diarrhea. Which would the nurse instruct the mother to do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased water intake prevents dehydration in mild diarrhea. A exacerbates diarrhea, B removes beneficial breast milk, and D is unnecessary.