ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a toddler who is scheduled for an electrocardiogram. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Allowing the child to rest on the parent’s lap can help them feel secure and calm, aiding an accurate ECG. A. Leads are placed on the chest, arms, and legs, not the back. B. An ECG takes 5-10 minutes, not 30. D. ECG machines don’t sound alarms; they record for later interpretation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to encourage acceptance of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Offering an ice pop after administering the medication is a positive reinforcement technique and can help numb the taste buds, reducing the aftertaste. A. Mixing with favorite food risks aversion and incomplete dosing. B. Diluting with 8 oz may reduce efficacy and be hard for a preschooler to drink. D. Milk can interfere with absorption and may be refused if the taste is unpleasant.
Extract:
5-year-old child who has nephrotic syndrome who weighs 12 kg (26.5 lb) postoperative following open-heart surgery
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who has nephrotic syndrome who weighs 12 kg (26.5 lb) and is postoperative following open-heart surgery. Which of the following findings suggests that the management has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. 256 mL over 8 hr (~32 mL/hr) exceeds the minimum 1 mL/kg/hr for 12 kg, indicating good hydration in nephrotic syndrome. A. 37.2°C is normal but not specific. C. No pain is good but not a key indicator. D. Odorless urine is normal, not treatment-specific.
Extract:
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.
Extract:
Group of clients on a pediatric unit
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a pediatric unit. Which of the following clients is most at risk for insufficient vascular perfusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A spica cast restricts movement, risking circulation impairment. A. IV fluids don't typically affect perfusion. C. UTI affects urinary, not vascular, system. D. Otitis media is unrelated.