ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Patient with aplastic anemia
Question 1 of 5
The nurse devises a teaching plan for the patient with aplastic anemia. Which of the following is the most important concept to teach for health maintenance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding infections is critical in aplastic anemia due to a weakened immune system, making it the priority for health maintenance.
Extract:
Infant with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) experiencing dyspnea
Question 2 of 5
An infant is experiencing dyspnea related to patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The nurse understands dyspnea occurs because blood
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In PDA, blood shunts from the aorta to the pulmonary artery, causing pulmonary congestion and dyspnea due to increased lung blood flow.
Extract:
Client with elevated ADH levels and hyponatremia
Question 3 of 5
Elevated anti-diuretic (ADH) levels and hyponatremia is seen with which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SIADH causes excessive ADH, leading to water retention and hyponatremia, unlike other conditions listed.
Extract:
2-day-old neonate weighing 8 pounds at birth, lost one-half pound
Question 4 of 5
The new mother of a 2-day-old neonate who weighed 8 pounds at birth is distressed that the baby has lost one-half pound. The home health nurse's response is one of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A weight loss of up to 10% in the first few days is normal due to fluid loss and feeding adjustments, warranting reassurance.
Extract:
Client with sickle cell anemia on blood transfusion regimen
Question 5 of 5
The nurse observes that a client with sickle cell anemia and on a blood transfusion regimen has cardiac dysrhythmias due to iron overdose toxicity. Which medication is most beneficial to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deferoxamine chelates excess iron, reducing cardiac complications from iron overload in transfusion-dependent sickle cell anemia.