ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
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Infant prescribed levothyroxine 0.175 mg PO once a day, available as 88 mcg/tablet
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 0.175 mg PO once a day. The amount available is levothyroxine 88 mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculation: 0.175 mg = 175 mcg; 175 mcg/ 88 mcg/tablet = 1.99, rounded to 2 tablets per dose.
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2-day-old neonate weighing 8 pounds at birth, lost one-half pound
Question 2 of 5
The new mother of a 2-day-old neonate who weighed 8 pounds at birth is distressed that the baby has lost one-half pound. The home health nurse's response is one of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A weight loss of up to 10% in the first few days is normal due to fluid loss and feeding adjustments, warranting reassurance.
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Infant starting new foods
Question 3 of 5
New foods should be introduced to the infant at intervals of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Introducing new foods every 5-7 days allows monitoring for allergic reactions or sensitivities, ensuring infant safety.
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Toddler with iron deficiency anemia
Question 4 of 5
Which iron-rich foods should the nurse recommend for a toddler-age client who is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Chicken and lean steak provide heme iron, which is highly absorbable, unlike whole milk, which can inhibit iron absorption.
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Client with HIV
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A CD4-T-cell count of 180 cells/mm³ indicates significant immunosuppression, increasing the risk of opportunistic infections, making it the priority for monitoring HIV progression.