ATI RN
ATI Nur209 Pediatrics Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
A newborn diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Which of the following assessment findings would be consistent with this diagnosis? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,F
Rationale: PDA causes bounding pulses, wide pulse pressure, and a machinery-like murmur due to left-to-right shunting, not typically cyanosis or bradycardia.
Extract:
A 4-year-old with spastic type cerebral palsy
Question 2 of 5
Which statements made by the parent indicate that appropriate care is being provided to a 4-year-old who has spastic type cerebral palsy? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Range of motion exercises, adaptive utensils, and daily play promote mobility and independence. Limiting interactions hinders development, and carbidopa is inappropriate for drooling.
Extract:
A 2-year-old, a 6-year-old, a 4-year-old, a 10-year-old
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following clients would the nurse report as a suspected abuse case?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Circular abrasions around the wrists suggest binding or restraint injuries, a red flag for abuse, unlike common accidental injuries like forehead bruises or palm burns.
Extract:
A client with a suspected diagnosis of endometriosis
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings in the client's medical history should the nurse identify as consistent with a diagnosis of endometriosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe dysmenorrhea (painful periods) unrelieved by NSAIDs is a hallmark symptom of endometriosis. The condition occurs when endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus, leading to inflammation and pain.
Extract:
An infant post-atrial septal defect repair
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant following the surgical repair of an atrial septal defect. Which nursing interventions are appropriate for this infant? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Appropriate interventions include maintaining a thermoneutral environment, encouraging bonding, measuring intake/output, and ensuring rest. Incentive spirometry is not feasible for infants.