ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Unit 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
What is the recommended time for a child with varicella to return to school?
Question 1 of 5
After all the blisters have crusted over
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Children with varicella are contagious until blisters crust over, making this the safe time to return to school. Vaccines prevent, not treat, varicella, antivirals don't determine contagiousness, and early rash stages are highly infectious.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate tablets twice daily for iron-deficiency anemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate tablets twice daily for iron-deficiency anemia. The client asks the nurse why the provider instructed that she take the ferrous sulfate between meals. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking ferrous sulfate between meals maximizes absorption, as food can interfere with iron uptake. Constipation is not prevented by meal timing, esophagitis is not a significant risk with food, and nausea is not the primary reason for the instruction.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using an electric razor minimizes bleeding risk, crucial for patients on warfarin. Doubling a missed dose increases bleeding risk, fiber intake is not specifically needed for warfarin-related constipation, and nosebleeds should be reported, not dismissed as common.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a school-aged child who is hospitalized.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-aged child who is hospitalized. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote the client's engagement and general well-being?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decorating the room with personal items promotes comfort and engagement. Strict bed rest, limited visits, or medical jargon can hinder emotional well-being and understanding.
Extract:
A nurse in the pediatric clinic is discussing Piaget's theory of cognitive development with a newly licensed nurse.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the pediatric clinic is discussing Piaget's theory of cognitive development with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should review which of the following types of thinking that occur during adolescent development?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adolescents develop abstract thinking in Piaget's formal operational stage, enabling hypothetical and critical reasoning. Egocentric and preoperational thinking are earlier stages, and concrete thinking is typical of school-age children.