ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
4-year-old with terminal condition transitioning to end-of-life care
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is speaking with the parents of a 4-year-old child following a family discussion with the health care provider about the child's terminal condition and the possibility to transition to end-of-life care. The parents state, 'We don't think we can make this decision right now. What would you do?' Choose the nurse's BEST response.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring the parents' beliefs fosters open communication, supporting informed decision-making tailored to their values during a difficult time.
Extract:
Young mother with new baby
Question 2 of 5
A young mother confides in the nurse that her husband does not want her to give so much attention to their new baby for fear that the child will become spoiled. The nurse's best response would be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Interaction fosters trust, supporting healthy emotional development in infants, contrary to spoiling concerns.
Extract:
Preschooler
Question 3 of 5
Which stage of Erikson's theory would the nurse explain describes the development of a preschooler?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preschoolers (3-6 years) are in Erikson's 'Initiative vs. Guilt' stage, where they develop initiative through exploration and goal-setting.
Extract:
Child with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia. What clinical findings does the nurse anticipate when assessing the child? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Fatigue, pallor, and bruises result from anemia and low platelet counts in ALL, unlike edema or jaundice, which are less common.
Extract:
18-month-old toddler
Question 5 of 5
When assessing an 18-month-old toddler, the nurse would expect the child to be able to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jumping with both feet is a developmentally appropriate gross motor skill for an 18-month-old toddler.