ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Four children
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing data for four children. Which of the following children should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe chest pain in sickle cell anemia suggests acute chest syndrome, a life-threatening condition. A, B, and D are less urgent.
Extract:
A child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Side-lying positioning prevents aspiration during vomiting, prioritizing airway safety. A, B, and C are secondary.
Extract:
A school-age child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about self-administration of insulin to the parent of a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspiration before insulin injection is unnecessary and may cause pain. A, B, and D are correct practices.
Extract:
A newborn
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The hepatitis B vaccine is given before hospital discharge. A, C, and D have incorrect timing for vaccine administration.
Extract:
A 4-year-old child who has croup and wet the bed overnight
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has croup and wet the bed overnight. When the parents visit the next day, the nurse explains the situation and one of the parents says, 'She never wets the bed at home. I am so embarrassed.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regression is common in hospitalized children and reversible, reassuring the parent. B is judgmental. C is dismissive. D is self-focused.