ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
A preschooler with gastroenteritis and potassium level 3.2 mEq/L
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a preschooler who has gastroenteritis and notes the client's potassium level is 3.2 mEq L which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia (3.2 mEq/L) causes hyporeflexia due to impaired muscle and nerve function, a key finding to monitor.
Extract:
A school-age child
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child about bicycle safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking the bicycle through intersections enhances visibility and reduces collision risks, a key safety measure.
Extract:
An infant requiring a Pavlik harness
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of an infant who require a Pavlik harness. Which instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the diaper under the harness straps keeps it clean and dry, supporting proper harness function.
Extract:
An adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An HbA1c of 11.5% indicates poor long-term glucose control, posing significant risks for complications, making it the priority.
Extract:
An infant with respiratory syncytial virus
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting an infant who has respiratory syncytial virus. For which of the following findings should the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachypnea indicates respiratory distress in RSV, requiring immediate intervention to support breathing.