ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Unit 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who is withdrawn and avoids social group activities.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who is withdrawn and avoids social group activities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One-on-one counseling provides a safe space to explore withdrawal causes, supporting emotional health. Encouraging isolation, leadership roles, or academic focus may exacerbate withdrawal or anxiety.
Extract:
The nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis. What is the rationale for the nurse performing chest physiotherapy for this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest physiotherapy clears mucus from airways, improving lung function in cystic fibrosis. It does not monitor function, relieve pain, or administer medications.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent of a 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent of a 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Clear liquids for the first 24 hours aid hydration post-anesthesia, and acetaminophen helps manage discomfort. Tub baths should be avoided to keep the catheter site dry, and a week-long absence from school is typically unnecessary unless complications arise.
Extract:
A nurse is providing care to an adolescent client who is hospitalized in an adult setting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing care to an adolescent client who is hospitalized in an adult setting. Which of the following interventions by the nurse supports a client experiencing emotional and physical changes of puberty? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,E,F
Rationale: Providing privacy respects the adolescent's need for dignity during puberty. Showing respect and listening to their concerns fosters emotional support and validates their experiences. Avoiding puberty discussions, treating them as incompetent, or disregarding confidentiality undermines trust and autonomy.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a child who has suspected epiglottitis.
Question 5 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.