ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
A 12-month-old infant for IV antibiotic therapy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to initiate IV antibiotic therapy for a newly admitted 12-month-old infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 24-gauge catheter is appropriate for infants, minimizing discomfort and vein trauma during IV insertion.
Extract:
Male adolescents
Question 2 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:
A 2-month-old infant with heart failure receiving furosemide
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who has heart failure and is receiving furosemide. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sunken anterior fontanel indicates dehydration, a critical concern with furosemide use, risking exacerbation of heart failure.
Extract:
A 24-month-old child with acute lymphocytic leukemia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 24-month-old child who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initiating bleeding precautions is critical due to the risk of thrombocytopenia in leukemia, preventing complications like hemorrhage.
Extract:
A preschooler experiencing night terrors
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a parent about home interventions for a preschooler who is experiencing night terrors. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gently waking the child interrupts the sleep cycle, potentially preventing night terrors.