ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Adolescent following scoliosis repair with spinal instrumentation
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning postoperative care for an adolescent following scoliosis repair with spinal instrumentation. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Logrolling maintains spinal alignment, critical post-surgery. B. 30° is too high; lower angles are safer. C. Ambulation at 12 hours is too soon. D. Liquids depend on bowel sounds, not a fixed time.
Extract:
20-year-old adolescent with syphilis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a 20-year-old adolescent who has syphilis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Syphilis is reportable for public health tracking. A. Metronidazole isn’t for syphilis (penicillin is). B. Patient is an adult; parents don’t need contact. C. Retesting isn’t in a week; it’s later post-treatment.
Extract:
1-month-old infant whose parent states, 'My baby seems to cry a lot.'
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 1-month-old infant. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Crying is an infant’s communication method, reassuring the parent. B. May sound defensive. C. Blaming and inaccurate; infants can’t be spoiled. D. Self-soothing isn’t feasible at 1 month.
Extract:
18-month-old toddler during a well-child visit
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an 18-month-old toddler during a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential developmental delay?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking independently is expected by 18 months; needing assistance suggests delay. A. Parallel play is normal. B. 3-block tower is typical. D. 10 words is within range.
Extract:
School-age child with diabetes mellitus
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as being consistent with hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Thirst is a classic sign of hyperglycemia due to dehydration from polyuria. A. Tremors are more typical of hypoglycemia. B. Pallor isn’t specific to hyperglycemia. D. Sweating can occur in both hypo- and hyperglycemia.