ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
School-age boys.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a health program for the parents of school-age boys. Which of the following information about pubescent changes should the nurse include in the program?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Growth spurts occur in mid-puberty, correct. Voice changes are mid-to-late puberty. Delayed puberty is diagnosed at 14, not 11. Gynecomastia occurs early-to-mid puberty.
Extract:
Children on a general pediatric unit.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care to children on a general pediatric unit. Which of the following children should the nurse identify as a potential victim of abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parents answering for the child may indicate controlling behavior, a potential abuse sign. Obesity or frequent visitors are not direct abuse indicators.
Extract:
A client with a white blood cell (WBC) count of 15,000/mm3.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a white blood cell (WBC) count of 15,000/mm3. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring temperature every 4 hours detects infection or inflammation, common with high WBC. Isolation, antihistamines, or fluid increase are not specific to high WBC.
Extract:
An adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An annual influenza vaccine reduces complication risks in type 1 diabetes. Glyburide is for type 2 diabetes, deltoid injections are suboptimal, and glucagon treats hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia.
Extract:
A 5-month-old infant scheduled for a lumbar puncture to rule out meningitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 5-month-old infant who is scheduled for a lumbar puncture to rule out meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Topical lidocaine/prilocaine reduces pain during lumbar puncture. The described position risks spinal injury, infant seats increase intracranial pressure, and 6-hour NPO is excessive.