ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about infant safety. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. One-piece pacifiers prevent choking. B. 5-month-olds lack motor control for high chairs. C. Airbags pose injury risk; back seat is safer. D. Firm mattress, not soft, reduces SIDS risk.
Extract:
Preschool-age child with celiac disease
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a preschool-age child who has celiac disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Celiac requires a lifelong gluten-free diet. A. Protein isn’t restricted. B. High-fiber isn’t specific to exacerbations. C. Wheat flour has gluten, worsening celiac.
Extract:
Newly admitted child with cystic fibrosis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted child who has cystic fibrosis. For which of the following members of the interprofessional team should the nurse initiate a referral?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physical therapy aids mucus clearance and lung function, a priority in cystic fibrosis. A. Dietitian is important but secondary to respiratory needs initially. C. Speech therapy isn't primary unless swallowing issues exist. D. Occupational therapy isn't a key initial focus.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a toddler who is scheduled for an electrocardiogram. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Allowing the child to rest on the parent’s lap can help them feel secure and calm, aiding an accurate ECG. A. Leads are placed on the chest, arms, and legs, not the back. B. An ECG takes 5-10 minutes, not 30. D. ECG machines don’t sound alarms; they record for later interpretation.
Extract:
Child with sickle cell anemia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facial twitching may signal a stroke, a critical sickle cell complication requiring immediate reporting. B. Kyphosis is chronic, not urgent. C. Enuresis is common, not priority. D. Constipation is manageable, not critical.