ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A 10-year-old has undergone a cardiac catheterization.
Question 1 of 5
At the end of the procedure, the nurse should first assess
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing pulses first ensures adequate blood flow and detects vascular complications like thrombosis post-catheterization. A, C, and D are secondary assessments.
Extract:
Adolescents who require dialysis
Question 2 of 5
What is the advantage of teaching to the family about continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) or continuous ambulatory peritoneal (CAPD) for adolescents who require dialysis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CCPD and CAPD allow adolescents to perform dialysis independently at home, fostering autonomy. A, C, and D are inaccurate.
Extract:
A 5-year-old patient with peripheral edema, blood pressure of 112/70, potassium level of 4.7, diarrhea, oliguria
Question 3 of 5
A 5-year-old patient is brought into the Emergency Room and is diagnosed with an Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). Which findings indicate this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Peripheral edema and oliguria are key signs of AKI, indicating fluid retention and reduced urine output. B, C, and D are not specific to AKI.
Extract:
A pediatric patient with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following interventions is not recommended for a pediatric patient with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardioversion is not first-line for pediatric SVT, reserved for unstable cases. Vagal maneuvers, adenosine, and monitoring are standard interventions.
Extract:
A 2-day-old baby boy diagnosed with hypospadias
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a mother-baby unit is caring for a 2-day-old baby boy. The patient was seen by a urologist at 0000 and was diagnosed with hypospadias. Which order by the pediatrician is contraindicated?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Circumcision is contraindicated in hypospadias, as the foreskin may be needed for surgical repair. A, B, and C are appropriate.