ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
Extract:
A toddler
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing health promotion teaching to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: B: Cooperative play fosters social development. D: Dental care promotes oral health. E: Establishing trust supports emotional growth. A is incorrect as balanced nutrition, not increased calories, is key. C is less critical for health promotion.
Extract:
A child who appears extremely ill with a high fever, unable to control their oral secretions, with voice hoarseness and inspiratory stridor and inspiratory sternal retractions while breathing
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a child who appears extremely ill with a high fever, unable to control their oral secretions, with voice hoarseness and inspiratory stridor and inspiratory sternal retractions while breathing. The nurse suspects epiglottitis. Which would the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epiglottitis is a medical emergency requiring immediate airway management. Contacting the physician for an advanced airway is critical. B, C, and D may delay care or worsen obstruction.
Extract:
A child
Question 3 of 5
A school nurse is performing screening examinations for scoliosis. Which signs of scoliosis should the nurse assess for? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A: Scoliosis involves lateral curvature and vertebral rotation. C: Unequal rib heights result from spinal asymmetry. D: Chest asymmetry is common due to curvature. B, E, and F indicate normal symmetry, not scoliosis.
Extract:
A child who has a plaster cast applied to the left forearm
Question 4 of 5
The nurse prepares a list of home care instructions for the parents of a child who has a plaster cast applied to the left forearm. Which instructions would be included on the list? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,F
Rationale: A: Elevation reduces swelling. C: Keeping objects away prevents injury. F: Numbness or tingling indicates circulation issues requiring medical attention. B, D, and E risk complications.
Extract:
An adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves' disease
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing an adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves' disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Graves' disease causes hyperthyroidism, leading to heat intolerance due to increased metabolism. B, C, and D are associated with hypothyroidism.