ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
A 4-year-old child with meningitis receiving gentamicin
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has meningitis and receiving gentamycin. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse notify the HCP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated creatinine (1.4 mg/dL) suggests kidney damage, a potential side effect of gentamicin, requiring immediate notification.
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A 2-month-old infant with heart failure receiving furosemide
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who has heart failure and is receiving furosemide. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sunken anterior fontanel indicates dehydration, a critical concern with furosemide use, risking exacerbation of heart failure.
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A school-age child 1 hour postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school age child who is 1 hour postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discouraging coughing prevents clot dislodgement, reducing the risk of postoperative bleeding.
Extract:
An adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Question 4 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.
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A toddler with phenylketonuria
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parent of a toddler who has phenylketonuria about meal planning. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding milk products reduces phenylalanine intake, critical for managing phenylketonuria.