ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A preschooler
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the mother of a preschooler and is recommending food options to provide 1 oz of grains. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal flakes equals 1 oz of grains per USDA guidelines. A provides 2 oz. B provides 0.5 oz. D provides about 0.4 oz.
Extract:
An adolescent following a suicide attempt
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an adolescent following a suicide attempt. After reviewing the client's history, the nurse should determine that which of the following is the priority risk factor for suicide completion.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A previous suicide attempt is the strongest predictor of future completion. A, B, and D are risk factors but less immediate.
Extract:
An adolescent who is postoperative following scoliosis repair with Harrington rod instrumentation
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who is postoperative following scoliosis repair with Harrington rod instrumentation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Log rolling every 2 hours maintains spinal alignment and prevents complications. B risks spinal flexion. C is unnecessary. D is optional, not universal.
Extract:
A toddler
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler at a well-child visit. At what point in the physical examination should the nurse examine the child's tympanic membrane? (The child will likely view this as invasive and traumatic)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Examining the tympanic membrane at the end minimizes distress, as it's invasive. B, C, and D may upset the child early, reducing cooperation.
Extract:
An adolescent who has scoliosis and requires surgical intervention
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who has scoliosis and requires surgical intervention. Which of the following behaviors by the adolescent should the nurse anticipate because it is the most common reaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Body image changes are common due to scoliosis's impact on appearance. B, C, and D are less frequent reactions.