ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
School-age child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following responses by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Physical activity maintains joint function in JIA. B. Warm packs are preferred over cold. C. NSAIDs should be taken with food to avoid GI upset. D. Independence should be encouraged.
Extract:
4-year-old child receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the complete blood count results for a 4-year-old child who is receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is having a therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. RBC count within normal range (4-5.5/mm³) suggests stable red cell production, a positive sign. A. Low hemoglobin indicates anemia, not improvement. B. Elevated WBC suggests active disease or infection. D. Low platelets show ongoing thrombocytopenia, not a therapeutic effect.
Extract:
School-age child receiving cefazolin
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving cefazolin. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare but serious adverse effect of antibiotics like cefazolin. A. Hypotension isn’t typical. C. Cefazolin doesn’t delay healing. D. Bradypnea isn’t associated.
Extract:
Adolescent with major depressive disorder
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Assessing suicide risk is the priority in depression due to safety concerns. A. Medication is secondary. B. Therapy is beneficial but not first. C. ADLs can wait after safety is ensured.
Extract:
15-year-old adolescent about a medication for STI
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a 15-year-old adolescent about a medication used to treat a sexually transmitted infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Tailoring teaching to the adolescent’s learning style enhances effectiveness. A. Nurse should address questions directly. B. Privacy is key; parents shouldn’t be primary focus. C. Adolescent should receive info directly.