ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
A child with varicella
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has varicella about management of the disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Isolating until scabs clear prevents transmission, and calamine lotion soothes itching, aiding comfort.
Extract:
A child with bacterial meningitis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the child can be removed from droplet precautions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A negative CSF culture confirms effective treatment, indicating the child is no longer contagious.
Extract:
Male adolescents
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of male adolescents about testicular self-examination. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A warm shower relaxes the scrotum, facilitating easier and more effective testicular examination.
Extract:
A 24-month-old child with acute lymphocytic leukemia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 24-month-old child who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initiating bleeding precautions is critical due to the risk of thrombocytopenia in leukemia, preventing complications like hemorrhage.
Extract:
A toddler requiring tracheostomy care
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to perform tracheostomy care for a toddler. which of the following is an appropriate action for nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clean technique prevents infection during tracheostomy tube changes, maintaining airway safety.