ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
Extract:
A 12-month-old infant with mild diarrhea
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing home-care instructions to a mother of a 12-month-old infant with mild diarrhea. Which would the nurse instruct the mother to do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased water intake prevents dehydration in mild diarrhea. A exacerbates diarrhea, B removes beneficial breast milk, and D is unnecessary.
Extract:
A child recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy
Question 2 of 5
The parents of a child recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy ask the nurse about the limitations of the disorder. The nurse responds by explaining that the limitations occur as a result of which pathophysiological process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cerebral palsy is a chronic condition causing impaired muscle movement and posture due to brain damage. A, B, and D are incorrect causes.
Extract:
A child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis experiencing a painful exacerbation
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis call the clinic nurse because the child is experiencing a painful exacerbation of the disease. The parents ask the nurse if the child can perform range-of-motion exercises at this time. The nurse would make which response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isometric exercises maintain strength without painful joint movement during exacerbations. A, B, and D are less appropriate due to pain or immobility risks.
Extract:
A 10-year-old child in remission from leukemia with cushingoid characteristics from long-term corticosteroid use
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a 10-year-old child in remission from leukemia are upset over the appearance of cushingoid characteristics in the child from long-term use of corticosteroids, currently being administered every other day. Which therapeutic statements would the nurse make to the parents about the cushingoid appearance? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: A: Alternate-day dosing reduces cushingoid effects. C: Asking about troublesome manifestations supports parents. E: Cushingoid features resolve after tapering. B is less therapeutic, and D dismisses concerns.
Extract:
A child who weighs 28 lb
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose to a child who weighs 28 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 120 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 5.3 mL
Rationale: Child's weight: 28 lb ÷ 2.2 = 12.73 kg. Dose: 12.73 kg × 10 mg/kg = 127.3 mg. Volume: 127.3 mg ÷ (120 mg/5 mL) = 5.3 mL.