ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Unit 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a child who has suspected epiglottitis.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has suspected epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the child upright eases breathing and reduces distress in epiglottitis. Visualizing the epiglottis or obtaining a throat culture risks airway obstruction, and an x-ray, while diagnostic, is not the priority action.
Extract:
A nurse is analyzing a client's electrocardiogram (ECG) strip and identifies the following information: Heart rate: 92/min, Rhythm: Irregular, P wave: Unable to identify, PR interval: Unable to measure, QRS duration: 0.10 seconds.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is analyzing a client's electrocardiogram (ECG) strip and identifies the following information: Based upon this information, the nurse should interpret the client's rhythm as indicating which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation is indicated by an irregular rhythm, absent P waves, and unmeasurable PR interval, as described. SVT has identifiable P waves, sinus bradycardia shows regular rhythm with P waves and a slower rate, and first-degree heart block has prolonged PR intervals with regular rhythm.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about nutrition to the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis (CF).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about nutrition to the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis (CF). Which of the following responses by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes before meals/snacks aid digestion in CF due to pancreatic insufficiency. Increased salt, high-calorie/high-fat diets, and hydration are needed, not restrictions.
Extract:
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks due to its rapid bronchodilation. Montelukast, budesonide, and fluticasone are for long-term management, not acute relief.
Extract:
A nurse is planning a community health program for school-age children.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning a community health program for school-age children. According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which activity would best support the developmental task of this age group?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Team sports promote social interaction and competence, aligning with Erikson's industry vs. inferiority stage. Solitary play and dependence on parents are inappropriate for this age, and focusing only on academics neglects social development.