ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A school-age child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a parent and his school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alternate-day prednisone reduces side effects in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Naps may disrupt schedules, warm compresses are better, and staying home risks isolation.
Extract:
An infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) using a Pavlik harness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for an infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The nurse should include which of the following instructions in the teaching plan for the parents about the Pavlik harness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking skin for redness/irritation prevents breakdown. Removing the harness, adjusting straps, or adding clothing risks misalignment or skin issues.
Extract:
A preschool-age child who is a picky eater.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is talking with the mother of a preschool-age child. The mother tells the nurse that her son is a 'picky eater.' Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adding 100% fruit juice (4-6 oz daily) boosts vitamin intake. Quality trumps quantity, appetite decreases in preschoolers, and staying at the table may create negative associations.
Extract:
A child with pertussis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has pertussis. The child's parent asks the nurse what the common name for this disease is. The nurse should respond with which of the following common names?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pertussis is commonly called whooping cough due to its characteristic coughing spells.
Extract:
A preschooler receiving a vaccine.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine into the deltoid muscle of a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 1.8 mm needle is appropriate for a preschooler's deltoid. A 20-gauge needle is too large, the injection site is lower, and a 90-degree angle is used for intramuscular injections.