ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
An infant
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about iron deficiency anemia to the parents of an infant. Which of the following should the nurse recommend as a method of preventing iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prenatal vitamins or iron-supplemented formula provide iron to prevent anemia. A reduces iron intake. C and D are unrelated to iron.
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:
A school-age child whose blood glucose level is 280 mg/dL
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child whose blood glucose level is 280 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lethargy is expected in hyperglycemia (280 mg/dL) due to inadequate brain glucose. A, B, and D are more typical of hypoglycemia or other conditions.
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:
A child who has influenza
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has influenza. The nurse should identify which of the following statements by the parent indicates the child has an increased risk for Reye syndrome.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin use in viral infections like influenza increases Reye syndrome risk. A, B, and C are safe practices.