ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
An adolescent with major depressive disorder
Question 1 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: D
Rationale: Assessing suicide risk is the priority to ensure safety, given the high risk in major depressive disorder.
Extract:
An adolescent who is lactose intolerant
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach an adolescent who is lactose intolerant about dietary guidelines. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-dairy calcium sources like broccoli or fortified products meet nutritional needs without triggering lactose intolerance symptoms.
Extract:
A 24-month-old child with acute lymphocytic leukemia
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 24-month-old child who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initiating bleeding precautions is critical due to the risk of thrombocytopenia in leukemia, preventing complications like hemorrhage.
Extract:
An adolescent with sickle cell anemia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following immunization should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PCV13 protects against Streptococcus pneumoniae, critical for sickle cell patients prone to infections.
Extract:
A toddler weighing 20 kg with a full-thickness burn to 10% of body
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a toddler who weighs 20 kg (44 lb) and has a full thickness burn to 10% of this body. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased restlessness may signal hypoxia, pain, or shock, critical conditions requiring immediate provider attention.