ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis about home care following discharge. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Pancreatic enzymes are needed with meals/snacks due to pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis. A.
Tonsillectomy isn’t standard CF care. B. Isoniazid treats TB, not CF. C. X-rays monitor complications, not reactivation.
Extract:
Diagnostic Results Cerebrospinal fluid Pressure: 22 cm H2O (less than 20 cm H2O) Color: Cloudy (clear or colorless) Blood: None (none) Cells RBC: 0 (0) WBC: 36 cells/mcL (0 to 30 cells/mcL) Protein: 92 mg/dL (up to 70 mg/dL) Glucose: 36 mg/dL (50 to 75 mg/dL) Serum glucose: 64 mg/dL (60 to 100 mg/dL)
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a 3-month-old infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. CSF results suggest bacterial meningitis (elevated pressure, cloudy, high WBC, high protein, low glucose), requiring immediate antibiotics like ceftriaxone. B. Low CSF glucose relates to infection, not requiring hourly testing. C. Vaccination is preventive, not treatment. D. Neutropenic precautions are for low neutrophils, not indicated here.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing a physical assessment for a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Tumbling E chart is suitable for preschoolers’ visual acuity. A. Correct but not unique to preschoolers; 5 min is ideal. B. Diaphragm, not bell, is for breath sounds. D. Chest observation is better for preschoolers.
Extract:
Adolescent scheduled for a cardiac catheterization, guardian states, 'I don't understand why they need to do this procedure.'
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is obtaining informed consent for an adolescent who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. The guardian states, 'I don't understand why they need to do this procedure.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The provider can best explain the procedure's necessity, ensuring informed consent. A. Witnessing doesn't address understanding. C. Anesthesiologist isn't the primary explainer. D. Nurses shouldn't give medical explanations beyond their scope.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about injury prevention to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Loose buttons are a choking hazard; checking them is key. A. Balloons pose a choking risk. B. 54°C is too hot; 49°C is safer. C. Screens don’t prevent falls; guards do.