ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A child who has Hirschsprung disease and is scheduled for initial surgery
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has Hirschsprung disease and is scheduled for initial surgery. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temporary ostomy is typical in Hirschsprung disease surgery. B and C are irrelevant to the condition. D is incorrect as normal bowel function requires further surgery.
Extract:
A school-age child
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about lice to the parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding shared hats prevents lice transmission. A is false (lice survive ~48 hours off-host). B is incorrect as hygiene doesn't prevent lice. C is wrong as lice crawl, not jump.
Extract:
A child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Side-lying positioning prevents aspiration during vomiting, prioritizing airway safety. A, B, and C are secondary.
Extract:
An adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Annual influenza vaccination reduces infection risks in type 1 diabetes. A is for type 2 diabetes. C is incorrect as glucagon treats hypoglycemia. D is wrong as insulin is injected into subcutaneous fat, not muscle.
Extract:
An adolescent following a suicide attempt
Question 5 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.