ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
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20-year-old adolescent with syphilis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a 20-year-old adolescent who has syphilis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Syphilis is reportable for public health tracking. A. Metronidazole isn’t for syphilis (penicillin is). B. Patient is an adult; parents don’t need contact. C. Retesting isn’t in a week; it’s later post-treatment.
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Preschool-age child in the immediate postoperative period following a tonsillectomy
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschool-age child who is in the immediate postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following assessment findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent swallowing indicates possible hemorrhage, the priority due to its urgency. A. Crying is common but less critical. B. Refusing liquids is concerning but secondary. C. Pain is expected, not the top priority.
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Preschooler with autism spectrum disorder
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a preschooler who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A reward system motivates desired behaviors in autism. B. Holding may cause distress due to sensory sensitivities. C. Extended eye contact can overwhelm the child. D. Cooperative play is challenging; solitary play is preferred.
Extract:
School-age child
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child about bicycle safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking through intersections reduces collision risk, enhancing safety. B. 3 feet from the curb is safe but not the primary instruction here. C. Feet should touch the ground for control, not be 3-6 inches off. D. Riding against traffic increases collision risk.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to encourage acceptance of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Offering an ice pop after administering the medication is a positive reinforcement technique and can help numb the taste buds, reducing the aftertaste. A. Mixing with favorite food risks aversion and incomplete dosing. B. Diluting with 8 oz may reduce efficacy and be hard for a preschooler to drink. D. Milk can interfere with absorption and may be refused if the taste is unpleasant.