ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
A child who is experiencing a seizure
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning laterally prevents aspiration during a seizure. B, C, and D risk injury or are ineffective.
Extract:
A 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize is therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A needleless syringe and doll allow therapeutic play to process injection distress. A, B, and D are less directly related to addressing injection fears.
Extract:
A client who is to receive liquid medications via a gastrostomy tube, prescribed phenytoin 250 mg, available as phenytoin oral solution 25 mg/5 mL
Question 3 of 5
How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 50
Rationale: For 250 mg, using 25 mg/5 mL: 250 ÷ (25/5) = 50 mL per dose.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder characterized by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ADHD is defined by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. B, C, and D are incorrect: ADHD is treatable, learning is possible, and tiredness is not a primary feature.
Extract:
A 6-month-old baby in the hospital for seizures
Question 5 of 5
When measuring a 6-month-old baby in the hospital for seizures, the nurse obtains a head circumference that is up 1 cm from the last measurement one week ago. The nurse re-measures and gets the same number. What is the best next step?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting a 1 cm increase in head circumference to the provider ensures further evaluation, especially in a seizure context. A, B, and D avoid addressing the potential issue.