ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
A child with bacterial meningitis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the child can be removed from droplet precautions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A negative CSF culture confirms effective treatment, indicating the child is no longer contagious.
Extract:
An adolescent who is lactose intolerant
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach an adolescent who is lactose intolerant about dietary guidelines. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-dairy calcium sources like broccoli or fortified products meet nutritional needs without triggering lactose intolerance symptoms.
Extract:
A toddler post-routine surgical procedure
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a toddler who is recovering following a routine surgical procedure. Which of the following interventions should the include.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Incentive spirometry prevents respiratory complications like atelectasis, promoting lung expansion post-surgery.
Extract:
A child with bacterial meningitis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the child can be removed from droplet precautions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A negative CSF culture confirms effective treatment, indicating the child is no longer contagious.
Extract:
A child with multiple closed fractures of the lower extremities
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting a child who has multiple closed fractures of the lower extremities due to a motor-vehicle crash. The nurse should monitor the child for which of the following complications during the first 24 hr after the injury occurred?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compartment syndrome is a critical complication within 24 hours post-fracture, causing severe pain and potential tissue damage.