ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A child who is 2 hours postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hours postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following fluid items should the nurse offer the child at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crushed ice soothes the throat and reduces swelling without irritating the surgical site. A, C, and D risk irritation or bleeding.
Extract:
A child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rapid antibiotic administration treats bacterial meningitis and prevents complications. A, B, and D are secondary to infection control.
Extract:
An 11-month-old infant
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing an 11-month-old infant. Which of the following manifestations is associated with a CNS infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bulging fontanel indicates increased intracranial pressure from a CNS infection like meningitis. A, B, and D are not specific to CNS infections.
Extract:
A school-age child whose blood glucose level is 280 mg/dL
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child whose blood glucose level is 280 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lethargy is expected in hyperglycemia (280 mg/dL) due to inadequate brain glucose. A, B, and D are more typical of hypoglycemia or other conditions.
Extract:
A toddler
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler at a well-child visit. At what point in the physical examination should the nurse examine the child's tympanic membrane? (The child will likely view this as invasive and traumatic)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Examining the tympanic membrane at the end minimizes distress, as it's invasive. B, C, and D may upset the child early, reducing cooperation.