ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
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6-month-old infant with gastroenteritis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has gastroenteritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of severe dehydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. Sunken fontanel indicates severe dehydration. A. 5% loss is mild-moderate. C. Tears suggest hydration. D. 3 seconds is upper normal, not severe.
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Adolescent with major depressive disorder
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Assessing suicide risk is the priority in depression due to safety concerns. A. Medication is secondary. B. Therapy is beneficial but not first. C. ADLs can wait after safety is ensured.
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Toddler who weighs 12 kg (26.5 lb) postoperative following open-heart surgery
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a pediatric intensive care unit is caring for a toddler who weighs 12 kg (26.5 lb) and is postoperative following open-heart surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Urine output <1 mL/kg/hr (12 mL/hr for 12 kg) suggests renal issues post-surgery. B. 2+ pulses are normal. C. 36°C is low but not critical alone. D. 22 mL chest drainage isn’t excessive.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child for scabies. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of scabies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Burrows on the hands are characteristic of scabies. B. Scaly lesions aren’t typical. C. Bull’s eye suggests Lyme disease. D. Scalp rashes aren’t common in scabies.
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School-age child with heart failure taking furosemide
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased edema shows furosemide reducing fluid overload. A. Venous pressure should decrease. C. Potassium may drop, not rise. D. Cardiac output should improve, not decrease.