ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
Extract:
A child
Question 1 of 5
A school nurse is performing screening examinations for scoliosis. Which signs of scoliosis should the nurse assess for? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A: Scoliosis involves lateral curvature and vertebral rotation. C: Unequal rib heights result from spinal asymmetry. D: Chest asymmetry is common due to curvature. B, E, and F indicate normal symmetry, not scoliosis.
Extract:
A 1-year-old child
Question 2 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 child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis experiencing a painful exacerbation
Question 3 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.
Extract:
A child with suspected epiglottitis
Question 4 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.
Extract:
A child who weighs 28 lb
Question 5 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.