ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A school-age child who has cystic fibrosis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a school-age child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pigeon-shaped chest may develop in cystic fibrosis due to chronic lung inflammation and hyperinflation, accurately reflecting disease progression.
Extract:
A 9-year-old child for an IV catheter insertion
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a 9-year-old child for an IV catheter insertion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the child what they know about the IV procedure first assesses their understanding, allowing the nurse to address misconceptions and tailor explanations.
Extract:
An infant with a large patent ductus arteriosus
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant a large patent ductus arteriosus. Which of the following is clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A continuous machine-like murmur is characteristic of a large patent ductus arteriosus, caused by blood flow through the open duct, audible at the upper left sternal border.
Extract:
A child with asthma who weighs 4.69 kg
Question 4 of 5
A child with asthma has the following medication ordered: Theophylline 4 mg/kg/dose every 6 hrs. The child weighs 4.69 kg. Calculate the appropriate dose.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dose = 4.69 kg x 4 mg/kg = 18.76 mg = 18.7 mg, providing the accurate theophylline dose for the child's weight.
Extract:
An 8-month-old infant who will be admitted for surgery
Question 5 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.