ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
A child for a lumbar puncture
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a child for a lumbar puncture. In which of the following positions should the child be placed for the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The lateral position provides optimal access to the spinal canal, ensuring safety and accuracy during the procedure.
Extract:
A group of clients
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A heart rate of 68/min in an 18-month-old is abnormally low, indicating potential serious conditions like heart block.
Extract:
A preschool-age child who experienced the death of a sibling
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a family practice clinic is assessing a preschool-age child who recently experienced the death of a sibling. Which of the following reactions is an age-appropriate response to death?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preschoolers often view death as temporary, making curiosity about the sibling's body an age-appropriate response.
Extract:
Male adolescents
Question 4 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.
Extract:
Four clients
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is prioritizing care for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slurred speech in sickle cell anemia may indicate a stroke, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate assessment.