ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Unit 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
A school nurse is planning a safety education program for adolescents.
Question 1 of 5
A school nurse is planning a safety education program for adolescents. Which of the following should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A mock crash scene engages adolescents and vividly illustrates high-risk behavior consequences. Encouraging risks, rewarding reporting, or relying on pamphlets are less effective or inappropriate.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a pediatric client who has heart failure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a pediatric client who has heart failure. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measuring the apical pulse for a full minute (though 30 seconds is mentioned, standard is 60 seconds) is critical to check for bradycardia before administering digoxin. Low potassium increases toxicity risk, repeating a spit-out dose is unsafe, and symptom evaluation is important but not the priority action.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who is to start using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to treat asthma.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who is to start using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to treat asthma. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A spacer increases medication delivery to the lungs by reducing deposition in the oropharynx. Rapid inhalation is incorrect; slow, deep breaths are needed. Covering exhalation slots disrupts airflow and is not recommended.
Extract:
A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of Kawasaki disease.
Question 4 of 5
A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of Kawasaki disease. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate during this initial phase?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IVIG is the primary treatment in Kawasaki disease's initial phase to reduce inflammation and prevent complications. Antibiotics are not indicated, aneurysm monitoring is ongoing, and skin comfort is secondary.
Extract:
The nurse is providing anticipatory teaching to parents about pubescent changes in school-aged and young adolescent girls.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing anticipatory teaching to parents about pubescent changes in school-aged and young adolescent girls. Which of the following changes should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Puberty in girls includes breast development, menarche, and axillary hair growth due to hormonal changes. Vocal changes are more male-specific, and height increases, not decreases.