ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with ventricular septal defect (VSD).
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware that many infants with these conditions also receive a diagnosis of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) is frequently associated with congenital heart defects, including ventricular septal defect (VS
D), due to chromosomal abnormalities affecting cardiac development.
Extract:
An 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority immediately after admission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Auscultating the rate and characteristics of the child's heart sounds is crucial for early detection of cardiac involvement, which is a priority in acute rheumatic fever due to the risk of carditis and long-term heart damage.
Extract:
A school-age child following a heart catheterization.
Question 3 of 5
An RN is caring for a school-age child following a heart catheterization. Which of the following findings should concern the RN the most?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bleeding post-heart catheterization can indicate a potential complication such as hemorrhage, which requires immediate attention to prevent serious outcomes.
Extract:
The nurse is reinforcing education to the parents of a toddler diagnosed with bronchiolitis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse informs the parents that which of the following is the most common cause of bronchiolitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the leading cause of bronchiolitis in young children, causing inflammation of the small airways.
Extract:
Pediatric patients.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is not a risk factor of asthma in pediatric patients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Physical activity is not a risk factor for asthma; in fact, regular physical activity can have protective effects against asthma by improving lung function and overall health.