ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
Extract:
A 10-month-old infant
Question 1 of 5
A nurse teaching the parents of a 10-month-old infant about home safety. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: C: A snug-fitting mattress prevents gaps where the baby could get trapped or injured. D: Tying plastic bags in knots prevents accidental suffocation or choking hazards. E: Serving food in small, non-circular pieces reduces the risk of choking. A is incorrect because setting the water heater at 65.6°C (150°F) risks scalding; 49°C (120°F) is safer. B is incorrect because accordion-style gates pose a strangulation risk.
Extract:
An infant diagnosed with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Question 2 of 5
The registered nurse is discussing care of an infant diagnosed with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with a nursing student. The registered nurse determines that the nursing student needs further teaching regarding a PDA when the student states that which circulatory change is a characteristic of this disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In PDA, blood shunts from the aorta (left) to the pulmonary artery (right), increasing pulmonary flow. D is incorrect as shunting is to the right side.
Extract:
A 1-year-old child
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vaccines to a 1-year-old child. Which of the following vaccines should the nurse give? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A: Varicella is given at age 1. B: DTaP is part of the series at this age. D: MMR first dose is at 1 year. C is for older children, and E is completed by 8 months.
Extract:
A 12-month-old infant with mild diarrhea
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing home-care instructions to a mother of a 12-month-old infant with mild diarrhea. Which would the nurse instruct the mother to do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased water intake prevents dehydration in mild diarrhea. A exacerbates diarrhea, B removes beneficial breast milk, and D is unnecessary.
Extract:
A child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis experiencing a painful exacerbation
Question 5 of 5
The parents of a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis call the clinic nurse because the child is experiencing a painful exacerbation of the disease. The parents ask the nurse if the child can perform range-of-motion exercises at this time. The nurse would make which response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isometric exercises maintain strength without painful joint movement during exacerbations. A, B, and D are less appropriate due to pain or immobility risks.