ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Consulting with a nutritionist is important for individualized meal planning and carbohydrate counting to manage blood sugar levels. A. Insulin should be discarded within 28 days of opening. B. Physical therapy is not routine for diabetes. D. Blood glucose monitoring is essential but not the only recommendation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant who has respiratory syncytial virus. The nurse should immediately report which of the following findings to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. Tachypnea (rapid breathing) in an infant with RSV is a concerning sign that may indicate respiratory distress and requires immediate reporting to the provider to prevent worsening respiratory failure. A. Rhinorrhea (runny nose) is a common symptom of RSV and not immediately alarming unless accompanied by other severe symptoms. B. Pharyngitis (sore throat) is less specific in infants with RSV and not typically a priority for reporting. C. Coughing is expected with RSV and does not warrant immediate reporting unless it severely impacts breathing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has gastroenteritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of severe dehydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. A sunken anterior fontanel is a significant sign of dehydration in infants and suggests severe dehydration. A. Capillary refill of 3 seconds is borderline normal. C. 5% weight loss is moderate dehydration. D. Tears indicate adequate hydration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Assessing the risk of self-harm or suicide is the top priority when caring for a patient with major depressive disorder. B, C, D. These follow safety assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a toddler who is scheduled for an electrocardiogram. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Allowing the child to sit on the parent's lap can provide comfort and support during the procedure. B. While the electrocardiogram (ECG) machine may have alarms, they are not typically related to abnormal heart rhythms during the procedure. C. ECG leads are typically placed on the chest, not the back. D. The duration of an ECG is relatively short, usually only a few minutes.