ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
An 8-month-old child who starts to cry when his parents leave
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 8-month-old child who starts to cry when his parents leave. The nurse should make which of the following statements to the parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Separation anxiety is normal at 8 months, and informing parents that this behavior is expected reassures them and normalizes the child's reaction to their absence.
Extract:
A child who has hemophilia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about controlling a bleeding episode with a parent of a child who has hemophilia. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying warm compresses increases blood flow, potentially worsening bleeding in hemophilia. Cold compresses are recommended to constrict vessels and reduce bleeding.
Extract:
A preschool age child undergoing endotracheal suctioning
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse who is performing endotracheal suctioning for a preschool age child. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse requires the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Introducing the catheter without suction is incorrect, as suction must be applied during insertion to effectively remove secretions, requiring intervention.
Extract:
A client who is postoperative immediately following a tonsillectomy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative immediately following a tonsillectomy. Which of the flowing snacks should the nurse offer the client?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Ice-cream and Italian ice are cold and soothing, numbing the throat and reducing discomfort post-tonsillectomy, unlike acidic or hot options.
Extract:
An infant
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant. Which of the following sites is the most reliable location to check the infant's pulse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The apical pulse, at the heart's apex, is the most reliable for infants, providing an accurate measure of heart rate and rhythm via stethoscope.