ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
3-year-old child
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a 3-year-old child. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Little stick' minimizes fear with simple terms. B. Conditional rewards pressure the child. C. Vague promises confuse. D.
Choice is impractical and confusing.
Extract:
4-month-old infant
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a capillary blood specimen from the heel of a 4-month-old infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Puncturing the outer heel avoids bone injury and ensures blood flow. A. Alcohol is wiped before, not after. C. Cool packs aren't used; warmth aids flow. D. A lancet, not a blade, is standard.
Extract:
School-age child receiving prednisolone
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving prednisolone. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisolone impairs healing by suppressing immunity. B. It causes hypertension, not hypotension. C. SJS isn't typical. D. Renal failure isn't a common effect.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing a cranial nerve assessment on a school-age child. Which of the following findings indicates proper functioning of the child's trigeminal nerve?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Symmetrical jaw strength tests the trigeminal nerve (CN V). A. Gag reflex tests CN IX and X. B. Balance involves CN VIII. C. Scents test CN I.
Extract:
Toddler who is cognitively impaired
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the pain level of a toddler who is cognitively impaired to a non-pharmacologic intervention. Which of the following pain scales should the nurse use to evaluate the toddler's pain level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The FLACC scale (Faces, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) assesses pain via observable behaviors, ideal for cognitively impaired toddlers. B. Visual analog requires self-reporting, unsuitable for this age and impairment. C. FACES needs comprehension of expressions, not ideal here. D. CRIES is for neonates.