ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
10-month-old infant having difficulty eating, fed goat milk
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 10-month-old infant who is having difficulty eating. The parent is feeding their infant goat milk. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Formula meets nutritional needs, unlike goat milk. A. Soy milk lacks infant nutrients. C. Warming doesn't fix nutritional inadequacy. D. Breastfeeding may not be an option.
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18-month-old toddler during a well-child visit
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an 18-month-old toddler during a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential developmental delay?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking independently is expected by 18 months; needing assistance suggests delay. A. Parallel play is normal. B. 3-block tower is typical. D. 10 words is within range.
Extract:
Adolescent experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis with painful joints, fever, and abdominal pain
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for an adolescent who is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. IV fluids reduce blood viscosity and sickling in vaso-occlusive crisis. A. Antispasmodics aren’t indicated. B. Ice worsens vasoconstriction. D. Hyperkalemia isn’t a primary concern.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is planning care for four children. The nurse should anticipate a provider's prescription for an auditory evaluation for which of the following children?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. Bacterial meningitis risks hearing loss, warranting an auditory evaluation. A. Stuttering isn’t linked to hearing here. C. Erythromycin doesn’t affect hearing. D. Loose stools and babbling don’t suggest hearing issues.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. High-calorie diets are essential for CF due to malabsorption. A. Sweat testing is for diagnosis, not annual monitoring. B. Pancrelipase shouldn’t be chewed. D. Dornase alfa is once/twice daily, not every 4 hours.