ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A child who has suspected cystic fibrosis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about diagnostic tests with the parents of a child who has suspected cystic fibrosis. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse include as the most definitive when diagnosing cystic fibrosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sweat chloride test is the most definitive for diagnosing cystic fibrosis, detecting elevated chloride levels in sweat due to defective chloride transport.
Extract:
An 8-month-old infant who will be admitted for surgery
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of an 8-month-old infant who will be admitted for surgery. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Bringing a favorite blanket provides comfort, and reading a story about hospitalization prepares the infant, reducing anxiety and normalizing the experience.
Extract:
A newborn who has a myelomeningocele and is admitted to the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) to await surgery
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has a myelomeningocele and is admitted to the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) to await surgery. Which of the following nursing goals is priority in the care of this infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining the integrity of the myelomeningocele sac is the priority to prevent infection and damage to the exposed neural tissue, critical before surgical repair.
Extract:
A child who is to receive percussion, vibration, and postural drainage
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is to receive percussion, vibration, and postural drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering albuterol first dilates the airways, enhancing the effectiveness of percussion, vibration, and postural drainage by facilitating secretion clearance.
Extract:
An infant who has respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of an infant who has respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which of the following rooms should the nurse assign the infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RSV spreads via droplets and contact, so a private room with contact/droplet precautions minimizes transmission risk, protecting other patients and staff.