ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
Extract:
An infant
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant at a well-child visit. The nurse should understand that birth weight typically doubles by what age?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infants typically double their birth weight by 5-6 months, making C the correct choice. A, B, and D are incorrect timelines.
Extract:
A 10-year-old child in remission from leukemia with cushingoid characteristics from long-term corticosteroid use
Question 2 of 5
The parents of a 10-year-old child in remission from leukemia are upset over the appearance of cushingoid characteristics in the child from long-term use of corticosteroids, currently being administered every other day. Which therapeutic statements would the nurse make to the parents about the cushingoid appearance? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: A: Alternate-day dosing reduces cushingoid effects. C: Asking about troublesome manifestations supports parents. E: Cushingoid features resolve after tapering. B is less therapeutic, and D dismisses concerns.
Extract:
A child recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a child recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy ask the nurse about the limitations of the disorder. The nurse responds by explaining that the limitations occur as a result of which pathophysiological process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cerebral palsy is a chronic condition causing impaired muscle movement and posture due to brain damage. A, B, and D are incorrect causes.
Extract:
A 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection. Which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize is therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A needleless syringe and a doll allows the child to process the injection experience through play, reducing distress. A and B are general distractions, not specific to injections. D educates but doesn't address immediate distress.
Extract:
A child with celiac disease
Question 5 of 5
The nurse provides home care instructions to the parents of a child with celiac disease. The nurse would teach the parents to include which food item in the child's diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rice is gluten-free and safe for celiac disease. A, C, and D contain or may contain gluten, which is harmful.