ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
Extract:
A child who has a plaster cast applied to the left forearm
Question 1 of 5
The nurse prepares a list of home care instructions for the parents of a child who has a plaster cast applied to the left forearm. Which instructions would be included on the list? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,F
Rationale: A: Elevation reduces swelling. C: Keeping objects away prevents injury. F: Numbness or tingling indicates circulation issues requiring medical attention. B, D, and E risk complications.
Extract:
A school-age child who has mild persistent asthma
Question 2 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 6-year-old child experiencing itchy, red, and swollen eyes
Question 3 of 5
The parent of a 6-year-old child arrives at a clinic because the child has been experiencing itchy, red, and swollen eyes. The nurse notes a discharge from the eyes and sends a culture to the laboratory for analysis. Chlamydial conjunctivitis is diagnosed. On the basis of this diagnosis, the nurse determines that which requires further investigation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlamydial conjunctivitis in a child may indicate sexual abuse, as Chlamydia trachomatis is typically transmitted via genital secretions. B, C, and D are less likely causes.
Extract:
A child with pediculosis capitis
Question 4 of 5
A school nurse identifies that a child has pediculosis capitis and educates the child's parents about the condition. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A no-nit policy requires the child to be free of nits before returning to school. A is helpful but not definitive, C is excessive, and D is unnecessary unless others have lice.
Extract:
A child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis experiencing a painful exacerbation
Question 5 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.