ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
4-year-old child
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assess a 4-year-old child's visual acuity. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The tumbling E chart suits 4-year-olds who may not know letters, using directional responses. B. Testing order is correct but not the focus. C. 15 feet is standard but not the key action. D. Testing with glasses first is preferred if worn.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis about home care following discharge. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Pancreatic enzymes are needed with meals/snacks due to pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis. A.
Tonsillectomy isn’t standard CF care. B. Isoniazid treats TB, not CF. C. X-rays monitor complications, not reactivation.
Extract:
5-year-old child following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Continuous swallowing suggests bleeding as the child clears blood from the throat, a critical sign. A. Normal heart rate doesn't indicate hemorrhage. B. Flushing isn't specific. D. Normal BP doesn't rule out bleeding.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about injury prevention to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Loose buttons are a choking hazard; checking them is key. A. Balloons pose a choking risk. B. 54°C is too hot; 49°C is safer. C. Screens don’t prevent falls; guards do.
Extract:
School-age child with heart failure taking furosemide
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased edema shows furosemide reducing fluid overload. A. Venous pressure should decrease. C. Potassium may drop, not rise. D. Cardiac output should improve, not decrease.