ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A 4-year-old child who is 2 days postoperative following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is 2 days postoperative following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lethargy is a priority finding post-ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion, potentially indicating increased intracranial pressure or neurological complications, requiring immediate attention.
Extract:
A child who has iron deficiency anemia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric clinic in caring for a child who has iron deficiency anemia and is to start taking ferrous sulfate syrup. Which of the following Instructions should the nurse give the parent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Offering ferrous sulfate through a straw minimizes tooth staining, a common issue with liquid iron supplements, ensuring proper administration.
Extract:
A 3-month-old infant receiving oral elixir
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral elixir to a 3-month-old infant using an oral medication syringe. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the syringe to the side of the infant's tongue facilitates swallowing, reducing choking or aspiration risk, ensuring safe medication administration.
Extract:
An infant who has Tetralogy of Fallot and is easily fatigued when eating
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has Tetralogy of Fallot and notes that the infant is easily fatigued when eating. Which defect is not present in this cardiac congenital malformation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left ventricular hypertrophy is not a characteristic feature of Tetralogy of Fallot, which includes overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, and right ventricular hypertrophy. Left ventricular hypertrophy is seen in conditions like hypertension or aortic stenosis.
Extract:
A 9-year-old child for an IV catheter insertion
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a 9-year-old child for an IV catheter insertion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the child what they know about the IV procedure first assesses their understanding, allowing the nurse to address misconceptions and tailor explanations.