ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
Extract:
A 2-week-old infant
Question 1 of 5
A parent brings a 2-week-old infant to a clinic for a phenylketonuria rescreening blood test. The test indicates a serum phenylalanine level of 1 mg/dL (60.5 mcmol/L). The nurse reviews this result and makes which interpretation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A phenylalanine level of 1 mg/dL is normal, indicating a negative result for PKU. A, C, and D are incorrect interpretations.
Extract:
An infant
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant at a well-child visit. The nurse should understand that birth weight typically doubles by what age?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infants typically double their birth weight by 5-6 months, making C the correct choice. A, B, and D are incorrect timelines.
Extract:
A child who weighs 28 lb
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose to a child who weighs 28 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 120 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 5.3 mL
Rationale: Child's weight: 28 lb ÷ 2.2 = 12.73 kg. Dose: 12.73 kg × 10 mg/kg = 127.3 mg. Volume: 127.3 mg ÷ (120 mg/5 mL) = 5.3 mL.
Extract:
A preschooler with a history of cleft palate repair
Question 4 of 5
A preschooler with a history of cleft palate repair comes to the clinic for a routine well-child checkup. To determine whether this child is experiencing a long-term effect of cleft palate, which question would the nurse ask the parent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty swallowing is a potential long-term effect of cleft palate repair. B, C, and D are unrelated to cleft palate outcomes.
Extract:
A child with suspected epiglottitis
Question 5 of 5
A child arrives in the emergency department with a high fever, drooling, muffled voice, inspiratory stridor, and sternal retractions. The nurse suspects epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epiglottitis is often bacterial, requiring droplet precautions to prevent spread. A, B, and C are secondary to infection control.