ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A child who has pertussis
Question 1 of 5
The child's parent asks the nurse what the common name for this disease is. The nurse should respond with which of the following common names?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Whooping cough is the common name for pertussis, a bacterial infection causing severe coughing spells with a 'whoop' sound. A is incorrect as mumps is a viral infection of salivary glands. C is wrong as fifth disease causes a facial rash. D is incorrect as chickenpox causes an itchy rash.
Extract:
A 4-year-old child who has croup and wet the bed overnight
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has croup and wet the bed overnight. When the parents visit the next day, the nurse explains the situation and one of the parents says, 'She never wets the bed at home. I am so embarrassed.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regression is common in hospitalized children and reversible, reassuring the parent. B is judgmental. C is dismissive. D is self-focused.
Extract:
A 6-month-old infant
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing pain following a procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased crying indicates pain in infants. A, B, and C are not typical pain responses (pain usually increases heart and respiratory rates; decreases appetite).
Extract:
A child who is immunosuppressed due to leukemia or chemotherapeutic agents
Question 4 of 5
Nursing care of a child who is immunosuppressed due to leukemia or chemotherapeutic agents should include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Good handwashing prevents infection transmission in immunosuppressed children. A is incorrect as sharing a room with an infectious patient risks infection. B is wrong as fluid restriction causes dehydration. C is incorrect as strict isolation may cause psychological distress.
Extract:
A child who is on a clear liquid diet
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is on a clear liquid diet. At lunch, the child consumed ½ cup of juice, 3 oz gelatin, 1 oz of an ice pop, and 20 mL of ginger ale. How many mL should the nurse record as the child's fluid intake?
Correct Answer: 260
Rationale: Calculation: ½ cup juice (120 mL) + 3 oz gelatin (90 mL) + 1 oz ice pop (30 mL) + 20 mL ginger ale = 260 mL.