ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
A 2-month-old infant after a car accident
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is doing a neurologic assessment on a 2-month-old infant after a car accident. Moro, tonic neck, and withdrawal reflexes are present. The nurse should recognize that these reflexes are:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moro, tonic neck, and withdrawal reflexes are normal in a 2-month-old, indicating intact neurological function. A, B, and C suggest abnormal posturing or damage, not applicable here.
Extract:
A child with epilepsy has been seizure free for 2 years
Question 2 of 5
A child with epilepsy has been seizure free for 2 years. A father asks the nurse how much longer the child will need to take the anti-seizure medications. The nurse includes which of the following in the response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A step-wise reduction in anti-seizure medication is standard to monitor for seizure recurrence. B, C, and D are incorrect: not all patients have lifelong seizures, epilepsy isn't always hereditary, and it's not gender-specific to offspring.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing a seizure
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning laterally prevents aspiration during a seizure. B, C, and D risk injury or are ineffective.
Extract:
An adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating, with a blood glucose level of 55 mg/dL
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is expected in hypoglycemia (55 mg/dL) due to adrenaline release. A, B, and C are associated with hyperglycemia or other conditions.
Extract:
A child with growth hormone deficiency (hypopituitarism) is being started on growth hormone therapy
Question 5 of 5
Nursing considerations should be based on knowledge of which of the following:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily subcutaneous injections are standard for growth hormone therapy, requiring education on technique. B, C, and D are not universally true: therapy duration varies, early treatment is optimal, and success is based on growth velocity, not just full stature.