ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Child with sickle cell anemia
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facial twitching may signal a stroke, a critical sickle cell complication requiring immediate reporting. B. Kyphosis is chronic, not urgent. C. Enuresis is common, not priority. D. Constipation is manageable, not critical.
Extract:
Adolescent experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis with painful joints, fever, and abdominal pain
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for an adolescent who is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. IV fluids reduce blood viscosity and sickling in vaso-occlusive crisis. A. Antispasmodics aren’t indicated. B. Ice worsens vasoconstriction. D. Hyperkalemia isn’t a primary concern.
Extract:
Adolescents
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a school-based health center is educating a group of adolescents about prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prompt treatment prevents STI complications like infertility. A. Abstinence does prevent STIs. C. One partner reduces, not eliminates, risk. D. Adolescents have higher risk.
Extract:
Child 2 hr postoperative following a cardiac catheterization with dressing saturated with blood
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is 2 hr postoperative following a cardiac catheterization and finds the dressing is saturated with blood. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying pressure above the site controls bleeding, the priority in this scenario. B. Pulse monitoring assesses circulation but isn't first. C. Vital signs are important but secondary to stopping bleeding. D. Reinforcing the dressing doesn't address active bleeding.
Extract:
15-year-old adolescent about a medication for STI
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a 15-year-old adolescent about a medication used to treat a sexually transmitted infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Tailoring teaching to the adolescent’s learning style enhances effectiveness. A. Nurse should address questions directly. B. Privacy is key; parents shouldn’t be primary focus. C. Adolescent should receive info directly.