ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
A preschooler experiencing night terrors
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a parent about home interventions for a preschooler who is experiencing night terrors. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gently waking the child interrupts the sleep cycle, potentially preventing night terrors.
Extract:
A child receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the complete blood count results for a child who is receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is having a therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A platelet count of 150,000/mm³ indicates bone marrow recovery, a sign of effective leukemia treatment.
Extract:
A group of clients
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A heart rate of 68/min in an 18-month-old is abnormally low, indicating potential serious conditions like heart block.
Extract:
A child with heart failure
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has heart failure. Which of the following findings is a clinical manifestation associated with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachypnea results from fluid backup in the lungs due to impaired cardiac function, a hallmark of heart failure.
Extract:
A school-age child with respiratory stridor, wheezing, and urticaria after IV medication
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a school-age child who has developed respiratory stridor, wheezing and urticaria after receiving an IV medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, rapidly addressing airway swelling and systemic symptoms.