ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A toddler
Question 1 of 5
A parent tells a nurse that her toddler drinks a quart of milk a day and has a poor appetite for solid foods. The nurse should explain that the toddler is at risk for which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive milk intake reduces iron-rich solid food consumption, risking iron deficiency anemia. B, C, and D are less directly related.
Extract:
A 7-month-old infant
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a 7-month-old infant. Which of the following indicates a need for further evaluation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pincer grasp at 7 months is premature (expected at 9-10 months), warranting evaluation. B, C, and D are normal for age.
Extract:
A child who has otitis media
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has otitis media. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tugging on the affected ear lobe indicates discomfort in otitis media. B is typical of otitis externa. C is also more associated with otitis externa. D is incorrect as drainage, if present, is usually purulent, not clear.
Extract:
A toddler
Question 4 of 5
A parent tells a nurse that her toddler drinks a quart of milk a day and has a poor appetite for solid foods. The nurse should explain that the toddler is at risk for which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive milk intake reduces iron-rich solid food consumption, risking iron deficiency anemia. B, C, and D are less directly related.
Extract:
A school-age child whose blood glucose level is 280 mg/dL
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child whose blood glucose level is 280 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lethargy is expected in hyperglycemia (280 mg/dL) due to inadequate brain glucose. A, B, and D are more typical of hypoglycemia or other conditions.