ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
School-age child
Question 1 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 through intersections reduces collision risk, enhancing safety. B. 3 feet from the curb is safe but not the primary instruction here. C. Feet should touch the ground for control, not be 3-6 inches off. D. Riding against traffic increases collision risk.
Extract:
School-age child with autism spectrum disorder
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a school-age child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Slow introductions reduce anxiety in ASD. A. Long periods may overstimulate. B.
Too many options overwhelm. C. Detailed explanations may confuse.
Extract:
Child in the acute stage of nephrotic syndrome
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who is in the acute stage of nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily weighing monitors fluid retention, critical in nephrotic syndrome. A. Increased fluids worsen edema. C. Supine positioning may increase edema; elevation helps. D. Calorie restriction harms recovery.
Extract:
School-age child following surgery and cast application to the right forearm
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a school-age child following surgery and cast application to the right forearm. Which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pallor or swelling indicates circulation issues, a priority to prevent complications. A. Skin irritation is important but less urgent. B. Itching relief is a comfort measure. C. Activity restriction duration varies, not the top priority.
Extract:
Child with varicella
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has varicella. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicella spreads via airborne routes; precautions prevent transmission. A. Aspirin risks Reye's syndrome. B. Warmth increases discomfort; cool is better. D. Koplik spots are for measles, not varicella.