ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
School-age child following surgery and cast application to the right forearm
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a school-age child following surgery and cast application to the right forearm. Which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pallor or swelling indicates circulation issues, a priority to prevent complications. A. Skin irritation is important but less urgent. B. Itching relief is a comfort measure. C. Activity restriction duration varies, not the top priority.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. High-calorie diets are essential for CF due to malabsorption. A. Sweat testing is for diagnosis, not annual monitoring. B. Pancrelipase shouldn’t be chewed. D. Dornase alfa is once/twice daily, not every 4 hours.
Extract:
5-year-old child up-to-date with current immunization schedule
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer immunizations to a 5-year-old child who is up-to-date with the current immunization schedule. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicella second dose is due at 4-6 years. A. Hep B series is complete by 18 months. B. Hib ends by 15 months. D. Rotavirus ends by 8 months.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has had a lumbar puncture. The nurse should monitor the child for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Headache is a common complication post-lumbar puncture due to CSF leak, worsening when upright. A. Double vision isn’t typical. B. Nuchal rigidity suggests meningitis, not a direct complication. C. Pain at the iliac crest isn’t related to the procedure site.
Extract:
School-age child following plaster cast for right forearm fracture
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a school-age child following the application of a plaster cast for a right forearm fracture. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. Moleskin protects skin from cast edges. A. Plastic traps moisture, delaying drying. C. Fingertips risk indentations. D. Elevation above heart reduces swelling.