ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing an assessment for a 5-year-old child who has celiac disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Steatorrhea (fatty stools) is common in celiac disease due to fat malabsorption. A. Sausage-shaped mass suggests intussusception. B. Red-currant stools are linked to intussusception. C. Hematemesis is associated with GI bleeding, not celiac disease.
Extract:
Adolescent client
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions about a 24-hr urine collection to an adolescent client. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discarding the first void starts the 24-hour period accurately. A. All urine goes in one container. B. Povidone-iodine isn't needed; hygiene suffices. D. Voiding as needed, not hourly, is correct.
Extract:
10-year-old child receiving chemotherapy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who is receiving chemotherapy. The child's guardian asks about managing adverse effects. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Soft toothbrush prevents bleeding with low platelets. B. Favorite foods help but aren't specific. C. Saline, not chlorhexidine, is preferred for stomatitis. D. Antiemetics are as needed, not fixed.
Extract:
Group of clients on a pediatric unit
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a pediatric unit. Which of the following clients is most at risk for insufficient vascular perfusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A spica cast restricts movement, risking circulation impairment. A. IV fluids don't typically affect perfusion. C. UTI affects urinary, not vascular, system. D. Otitis media is unrelated.
Extract:
School-age child following surgery and cast application to the right forearm
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a school-age child following surgery and cast application to the right forearm. Which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pallor or swelling indicates circulation issues, a priority to prevent complications. A. Skin irritation is important but less urgent. B. Itching relief is a comfort measure. C. Activity restriction duration varies, not the top priority.