ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer recommended immunizations to a 12-month-old infant who is up-to-date with the current schedule. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: A. The MMR vaccine is typically administered at 12 months of age as part of routine immunization schedules. B. The varicella vaccine is typically administered at 12 months of age as part of routine immunization schedules. C. Rotavirus vaccine is given at 2, 4, and 6 months. D. Herpes zoster vaccine is not given to infants. E. HPV vaccine starts at age 11 or 12.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has disseminated intravascular coagulation. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DIC is characterized by widespread activation of coagulation, leading to consumption of platelets and decreased platelet count, which can result in bleeding tendencies. A. Decreased prothrombin time is incorrect as DIC typically causes prolonged clotting times. B. Increased Hgb level is incorrect as DIC may lead to anemia due to blood loss. C. Increased RBC is incorrect as DIC can cause anemia.
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A nurse on a pediatric intensive care unit is caring for a toddler who weighs 12 kg (26.5 lb) and is postoperative following open heart surgery.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. This is a concerning finding indicating possible inadequate renal perfusion, especially considering the postoperative status of the toddler. A. Chest tube drainage of 22 mL/hour is expected. C. Skin temperature of 36°C is slightly low but not critical. D. Pulses of 2+ are adequate.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a preschool-age child who has acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning. Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. Hyperpyrexia (extremely high fever) is a potential complication of acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning due to its effects on the central nervous system and metabolism. A, B, C. These are not typical of aspirin poisoning.
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: D
Rationale: D. Thirst (polydipsia) is a classic symptom of hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus, as the body tries to dilute the excess sugar in the bloodstream by increasing fluid intake. A, B, C. These are more associated with hypoglycemia.