ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A 4-month-old infant with high head circumference percentile, low weight percentile.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 4-month-old infant in the emergency department. The nurse reviews the infant's medical record and assessment findings. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect, and what actions should the nurse take to address that condition, and what parameters should the nurse monitor to assess the infant's progress? The nurse should suspect that the infant has
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrocephalus is indicated by high head circumference and low weight, suggesting fluid accumulation in the brain. Actions include neurological assessments and imaging. Monitor head circumference and neurological status. Failure to thrive, microcephaly, or macrocephaly are less likely based on the findings.
Extract:
An adolescent post-cardiac catheterization with a pressure dressing to the right femoral area.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Select the 4 findings that the nurse should report to the provider.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Saturated dressing, diminished pulses, cool/pale extremity, and pain suggest complications like bleeding or arterial occlusion, requiring reporting. Apical pulse is routine unless abnormal.
Extract:
A child with celiac disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has celiac disease. The nurse should include which of the following food choices for this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rice is gluten-free and safe for celiac disease, unlike rye, wheat, and barley, which contain gluten and can damage the small intestine, causing symptoms like diarrhea and weight loss.
Extract:
Administering vaccines at a county health immunization clinic.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering vaccines at a county health immunization clinic. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to administer the meningococcal conjugate (MCV4) vaccine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The MCV4 vaccine is routinely given to 11- to 12-year-olds, with a booster at 16, to protect against meningococcal bacteria. Younger children only receive it with specific risk factors, not applicable here.
Extract:
A child with rheumatic fever, parent providing medical history.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has rheumatic fever. When obtaining the child's medical history from the parent, the nurse should recognize the significance of which of the following data as the possible source of the child's infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A recent streptococcal sore throat (sibling) is a likely trigger for rheumatic fever, occurring 2-4 weeks prior. Chickenpox, fifth disease, and gastritis are unrelated.