ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
10-year-old child hospitalized for an extended period
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 10-year-old child who will be hospitalized for an extended period of time. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care to meet the client's psychosocial needs according to Erikson?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging school work supports Erikson's 'Industry vs. Inferiority' stage, fostering competence and mastery critical for a 10-year-old's psychosocial development.
Extract:
1-year-old weighing 22 pounds post-open heart surgery
Question 2 of 5
The nurse caring for a 22-pound 1-year-old child who has had open heart surgery is aware that the minimum acceptable urine output for the child
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a 22-pound (10 kg) child, minimum urine output is 1 mL/kg/hour, equaling 10 mL/hour, making 8 mL/hour acceptable but low, warranting monitoring.
Extract:
Infant with cerebral palsy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with cerebral palsy on how to provide optimal care. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preserving muscle tone through physical therapy helps prevent joint contractures, a common complication in cerebral palsy, supporting mobility and reducing pain.
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4-year-old with terminal condition transitioning to end-of-life care
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is speaking with the parents of a 4-year-old child following a family discussion with the health care provider about the child's terminal condition and the possibility to transition to end-of-life care. The parents state, 'We don't think we can make this decision right now. What would you do?' Choose the nurse's BEST response.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring the parents' beliefs fosters open communication, supporting informed decision-making tailored to their values during a difficult time.
Extract:
Infant with myelomeningocele
Question 5 of 5
The nurse reports to the healthcare provider signs of increased intracranial pressure in an infant with myelomeningocele who has which finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A bulging fontanelle with crying indicates increased intracranial pressure, often linked to hydrocephalus in myelomeningocele.