ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
Extract:
A child with pertussis (whooping cough)
Question 1 of 5
The nurse performs an assessment of a child with pertussis (whooping cough). Which finding would the nurse identify as indicative of a potential complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased breath sounds may indicate pneumonia, a serious pertussis complication. A, B, and D are normal or unrelated findings.
Extract:
A child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis experiencing a painful exacerbation
Question 2 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 school-age child who has mild persistent asthma
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has mild persistent asthma. Which of the following is an expected finding? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: B: Daytime symptoms more than twice a week define mild persistent asthma. C: PEF ≥80% indicates good lung function. E: Minor activity limitations are expected. A indicates severe asthma, and D suggests intermittent asthma.
Extract:
A child recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy
Question 4 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 preschooler with a history of cleft palate repair
Question 5 of 5
A preschooler with a history of cleft palate repair comes to the clinic for a routine well-child checkup. To determine whether this child is experiencing a long-term effect of cleft palate, which question would the nurse ask the parent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty swallowing is a potential long-term effect of cleft palate repair. B, C, and D are unrelated to cleft palate outcomes.