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: A
Rationale: Severe chest pain in sickle cell anemia indicates acute chest syndrome, a life-threatening condition. B, C, and D are less urgent.
Question 2 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 2 hours postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hours postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following fluid items should the nurse offer the child at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crushed ice soothes the throat and reduces swelling without irritating the surgical site. A, C, and D risk irritation or bleeding.
Extract:
An infant following a motor vehicle crash
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant following a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to identify increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased sleeping reflects altered consciousness, a sign of increased intracranial pressure. A, C, and D are not indicative of ICP.
Extract:
A school-age child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Question 5 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.