ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam NURS 243 Spring 2014 Questions
Extract:
A 4-year-old hospitalized child.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes that a 4-year-old hospitalized child is exhibiting which characteristic of cognitive development, when the child tells the nurse it's sad to be at home alone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magical thinking, typical in the preoperational stage, is reflected in the child's belief that their sadness about being alone could influence their situation.
Extract:
A toddler.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about nutritional considerations with the parents of a toddler. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Focusing on nutrient-dense foods over quantity supports a toddler's nutritional needs, considering their variable appetites and lower caloric requirements.
Extract:
A 7-year-old recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a 7-year-old recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis have received discharge instructions for chest physiotherapy (CPT), use of a flutter valve, and a cough assist machine. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates understanding of the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These therapies loosen lung secretions for better expectoration, improving respiratory function in cystic fibrosis, not affecting GI mucus or only used during illness.
Extract:
A 2-year-old child with second and third-degree burns scheduled for a wound dressing change, anxious and tachycardic.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-year-old child admitted to a burn unit with second and third-degree burns is scheduled for another wound dressing change. The child is anticipating the painful procedure and is anxious and tachycardic as the time approaches. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is likely?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 2-year-old is likely anxious and tachycardic due to anticipated pain from the dressing change, a common fear in young children undergoing painful procedures.
Extract:
Children at a local wellness clinic.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is conducting physical assessments for a group of children at a local wellness clinic. Which child requires further evaluation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A three-year-old requiring help with feeding and disliking most foods, including milk, may indicate a feeding disorder or nutritional deficiency, warranting further evaluation.