ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
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2-year-old child
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a 2-year-old child about typical toddler behavior. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent 'no' responses reflect toddlers asserting independence, typical at this age. A. They seek independence, not dependency. B.
Toddlers are emotionally labile. C. They thrive on routines, not resist them.
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Toddler who weighs 12 kg (26.5 lb) postoperative following open-heart surgery
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a pediatric intensive care unit is caring for a toddler who weighs 12 kg (26.5 lb) and is postoperative following open-heart surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Urine output <1 mL/kg/hr (12 mL/hr for 12 kg) suggests renal issues post-surgery. B. 2+ pulses are normal. C. 36°C is low but not critical alone. D. 22 mL chest drainage isn’t excessive.
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Adolescent following scoliosis repair with spinal instrumentation
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning postoperative care for an adolescent following scoliosis repair with spinal instrumentation. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Logrolling maintains spinal alignment, critical post-surgery. B. 30° is too high; lower angles are safer. C. Ambulation at 12 hours is too soon. D. Liquids depend on bowel sounds, not a fixed time.
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School-age child with diabetes mellitus
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as being consistent with hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Thirst is a classic sign of hyperglycemia due to dehydration from polyuria. A. Tremors are more typical of hypoglycemia. B. Pallor isn’t specific to hyperglycemia. D. Sweating can occur in both hypo- and hyperglycemia.
Extract:
Child weighs 55 lb
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ibuprofen 10 mg/kg PO to a child. The child weighs 55 lb. Available is ibuprofen 100 mg/5 mL solution. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 12.5 mL
Rationale: 55 lb = 25 kg; 10 mg/kg x 25 kg = 250 mg; 250 mg / (100 mg/5 mL) = 12.5 mL. B is correct