ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
A child experiencing a sickle cell crisis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who is experiencing a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bed rest reduces oxygen demand, easing cardiac workload and improving blood flow during a sickle cell crisis.
Extract:
A child with heart failure
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has heart failure. Which of the following findings is a clinical manifestation associated with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachypnea results from fluid backup in the lungs due to impaired cardiac function, a hallmark of heart failure.
Extract:
A school-age child with seizure disorder
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a school-age child who has seizure disorder. Which of the following factors should the nurse include as a common trigger that increases the risk of seizure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lack of sleep is a well-known seizure trigger, increasing neuronal excitability in epilepsy.
Extract:
An adolescent who reports inhalation of gasoline
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an adolescent who reports inhalation of gasoline. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ataxia results from central nervous system depression caused by gasoline vapors, a common finding.
Extract:
A 24-month-old child with acute lymphocytic leukemia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 24-month-old child who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initiating bleeding precautions is critical due to the risk of thrombocytopenia in leukemia, preventing complications like hemorrhage.