ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Child with viral tonsillitis
Question 1 of 5
A parent asks how to care for a child at home who has the diagnosis of viral tonsillitis. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen relieves pain and fever in viral tonsillitis, unlike antibiotics, which are ineffective for viral infections.
Extract:
Infant prescribed levothyroxine 0.175 mg PO once a day, available as 88 mcg/tablet
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 0.175 mg PO once a day. The amount available is levothyroxine 88 mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculation: 0.175 mg = 175 mcg; 175 mcg/ 88 mcg/tablet = 1.99, rounded to 2 tablets per dose.
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Child with suspected epiglottitis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has suspected epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the child upright improves airflow and reduces airway obstruction risk in epiglottitis, a medical emergency.
Extract:
Child with leukemia and critically low platelet count
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has leukemia and a critically low platelet count. Which of the following precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bleeding precautions minimize injury risk in leukemia patients with low platelets, preventing excessive bleeding.
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4-year-old with terminal condition transitioning to end-of-life care
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is speaking with the parents of a 4-year-old child following a family discussion with the health care provider about the child's terminal condition and the possibility to transition to end-of-life care. The parents state, 'We don't think we can make this decision right now. What would you do?' Choose the nurse's BEST response.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring the parents' beliefs fosters open communication, supporting informed decision-making tailored to their values during a difficult time.