ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
An adolescent following repair of Meckel Diverticulum
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent following repair of Meckel Diverticulum. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining an NG tube for decompression relieves pressure and supports intestinal healing post-surgery, a standard care practice.
Extract:
A 7-year-old student
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse is assessing a 7-year-old student. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a potential indicator of physical abuse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bruising around the wrists, especially in patterns, may suggest physical abuse, warranting further investigation.
Extract:
A child post-tonsillectomy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child in the PACU following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse should the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate active bleeding from the surgical site, requiring immediate intervention to prevent significant blood loss.
Extract:
A preschooler experiencing night terrors
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a parent about home interventions for a preschooler who is experiencing night terrors. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gently waking the child interrupts the sleep cycle, potentially preventing night terrors.
Extract:
Male adolescents
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of male adolescents about testicular self-examination. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A warm shower relaxes the scrotum, facilitating easier and more effective testicular examination.