ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Child receiving conditioning therapy for enuresis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is receiving conditioning therapy for enuresis. Which of the following statements by the child's parent indicates the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Waking to the alarm and using the bathroom shows the conditioning therapy (bedwetting alarm) is working. A. Kegels aren't part of this therapy. C. Less fluid isn't recommended. D. Holding urine isn't the goal.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has had a lumbar puncture. The nurse should monitor the child for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Headache is a common complication post-lumbar puncture due to CSF leak, worsening when upright. A. Double vision isn’t typical. B. Nuchal rigidity suggests meningitis, not a direct complication. C. Pain at the iliac crest isn’t related to the procedure site.
Extract:
12-month-old infant up-to-date with current immunization schedule
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer recommended immunizations to a 12-month-old infant who is up-to-date with the current schedule. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A,C. A. Varicella first dose is given at 12-15 months. C. MMR first dose is given at 12-15 months. B. HPV starts at 11-12 years. D. Rotavirus series ends by 8 months. E. Herpes zoster is for older adults.
Extract:
Infant with a new diagnosis of heart failure
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant who has a new diagnosis of heart failure about nutrition. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infants with heart failure tire easily. A 3-hour feeding schedule allows smaller, frequent feedings to avoid overexertion. A. Recumbent positioning worsens breathing. B. 45 minutes is too long, risking fatigue. C. Crying increases oxygen demand, which is harmful.
Extract:
Preschool-age child with sleep terrors
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a parent of a preschool-age child about management of sleep terrors. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Staying uninvolved avoids reinforcing sleep terrors unless safety is an issue. B. Parent’s bed risks dependency. C. Counseling isn’t first-line. D. TV disrupts sleep cycles.