ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A child who was admitted with suspected rheumatic fever
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who was admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. The provider prescribes an antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer. The parent asks the nurse about the purpose of the test. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The ASO titer confirms recent streptococcal infection, a precursor to rheumatic fever. A, C, and D are incorrect purposes.
Extract:
A child who has pertussis
Question 2 of 5
The child's parent asks the nurse what the common name for this disease is. The nurse should respond with which of the following common names?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Whooping cough is the common name for pertussis, a bacterial infection causing severe coughing spells with a 'whoop' sound. A is incorrect as mumps is a viral infection of salivary glands. C is wrong as fifth disease causes a facial rash. D is incorrect as chickenpox causes an itchy rash.
Extract:
A 6-week-old infant who has pyloric stenosis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-week-old infant who has pyloric stenosis. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Projectile vomiting is typical of pyloric stenosis due to pyloric obstruction. A, B, and D indicate other conditions.
Extract:
A child who has tinea pedis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has tinea pedis. The child's parent asks the nurse what this infection is commonly called. The nurse should respond with which of the following common names?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Athlete's foot is the common name for tinea pedis, a fungal infection of the feet. A, B, and D refer to unrelated conditions.
Extract:
An infant
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure an infant's vital signs. The nurse should use which of the following sites to assess a heart rate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The apex of the heart provides the most accurate heart rate measurement in infants via auscultation. A, B, and C are less reliable due to weak or hard-to-locate pulses.