ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
A child who has Kawasaki disease.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Kawasaki disease. Which of the following systems should the nurse monitor in response to this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kawasaki disease primarily affects the cardiovascular system, leading to inflammation of blood vessels, particularly coronary arteries, which can result in coronary artery aneurysms and other cardiac complications.
Extract:
An infant diagnosed with bronchiolitis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is taking vital signs on an infant diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse immediately report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 74 breaths per minute may indicate respiratory distress in an infant with bronchiolitis and warrants immediate attention to prevent further respiratory compromise.
Extract:
A toddler who has heart failure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orthopnea, difficulty breathing when lying flat, is a common symptom of heart failure in toddlers due to fluid accumulation in the lungs, reflecting impaired cardiac function.
Extract:
An infant who has a congenital heart defect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a congenital heart defect. Which of the following defects is associated with increased pulmonary blood flow?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patent ductus arteriosus allows increased blood flow from the aorta to the pulmonary artery, leading to increased pulmonary blood flow, unlike the other defects which typically reduce pulmonary flow or affect systemic circulation.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute otitis media.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following classic assessment findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute otitis media typically presents with ear pain (otalgia), fever, and ear pulling in children, reflecting middle ear inflammation.