ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
A child with hearing loss
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is communicating with a child who has hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using light touch gently alerts the child to the conversation, aiding communication without startling them.
Extract:
A toddler 8 hr postoperative following cardiac catheterization
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler who is 8 hr. postoperative following a cardiac catheterization procedure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A weak pedal pulse suggests vascular complications like thrombosis, requiring urgent provider notification.
Extract:
A group of clients
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A heart rate of 68/min in an 18-month-old is abnormally low, indicating potential serious conditions like heart block.
Extract:
A 5-year-old child with encopresis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a 5-year-old child who has encopresis about management of the condition. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Attempting defecation 15 minutes after meals leverages natural colon activity, aiding encopresis management.
Extract:
A child with autism spectrum disorder
Question 5 of 5
A nurse at an inpatient facility is planning care for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brief staff visits minimize overstimulation and stress, supporting the child's comfort and reducing anxiety.