ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
A school-age child with seizure disorder
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a school-age child who has seizure disorder. Which of the following factors should the nurse include as a common trigger that increases the risk of seizure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lack of sleep is a well-known seizure trigger, increasing neuronal excitability in epilepsy.
Extract:
A 5-year-old child with encopresis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a 5-year-old child who has encopresis about management of the condition. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Attempting defecation 15 minutes after meals leverages natural colon activity, aiding encopresis management.
Extract:
A child experiencing a sickle cell crisis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who is experiencing a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bed rest reduces oxygen demand, easing cardiac workload and improving blood flow during a sickle cell crisis.
Extract:
An adolescent following repair of Meckel Diverticulum
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent following repair of Meckel Diverticulum. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining an NG tube for decompression relieves pressure and supports intestinal healing post-surgery, a standard care practice.
Extract:
A child for a lumbar puncture
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a child for a lumbar puncture. In which of the following positions should the child be placed for the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The lateral position provides optimal access to the spinal canal, ensuring safety and accuracy during the procedure.