ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
Extract:
A child who is on a clear liquid diet
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is on a clear liquid diet. At lunch, the child consumed ½ cup of juice, 3 oz gelatin, 1 oz of an ice pop, and 20 mL ginger ale. How many mL should the nurse record as the child's fluid intake?
Correct Answer: 260 mL
Rationale:
Total intake: ½ cup juice (120 mL) + 3 oz gelatin (90 mL) + 1 oz ice pop (30 mL) + 20 mL ginger ale = 260 mL.
Extract:
A child who weighs 28 lb
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose to a child who weighs 28 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 120 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 5.3 mL
Rationale: Child's weight: 28 lb ÷ 2.2 = 12.73 kg. Dose: 12.73 kg × 10 mg/kg = 127.3 mg. Volume: 127.3 mg ÷ (120 mg/5 mL) = 5.3 mL.
Extract:
A child with pertussis (whooping cough)
Question 3 of 5
The nurse performs an assessment of a child with pertussis (whooping cough). Which finding would the nurse identify as indicative of a potential complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased breath sounds may indicate pneumonia, a serious pertussis complication. A, B, and D are normal or unrelated findings.
Extract:
A child who is on a clear liquid diet
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is on a clear liquid diet. At lunch, the child consumed ½ cup of juice, 3 oz gelatin, 1 oz of an ice pop, and 20 mL ginger ale. How many mL should the nurse record as the child's fluid intake?
Correct Answer: 260 mL
Rationale:
Total intake: ½ cup juice (120 mL) + 3 oz gelatin (90 mL) + 1 oz ice pop (30 mL) + 20 mL ginger ale = 260 mL.
Extract:
A 9-year-old child newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus
Question 5 of 5
A parent of a 9-year-old child newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus is very concerned about the child participating in social events at school. The nurse creating a plan of care would formulate which goals to address these concerns? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All options are correct. A: Integrating diabetes care into daily activities ensures social participation. B: Discussing the illness promotes understanding. C: Coping mechanisms manage anxiety. D: Communication with school staff supports the child's environment. E: Maintaining growth and development ensures normalcy.