ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Nurses' Notes 0915: Received the child awake, alert, and crying. Parent states that child was playing with remote control toy and when the parent heard the child crying, they noticed that a battery was missing from the toy. The parent states that the child was drooling more than usual and witnessed them gagging periodically. 0930: Child is lying on parent's chest with eyes open and requesting 'sippy cup.' Continues to have expiratory wheezing in bilateral upper lobes. Preparing child for diagnostic testing.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should first ___
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. Keeping NPO prevents battery movement and complications if ingested. A. Consent is secondary to safety. C. Teaching is important but not the first action.
Extract:
1-year-old child hospitalized
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 1-year-old child who has been hospitalized. Which of the following items in the child's room is a common source of health care-associated infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keyboards are frequently touched, harboring pathogens. B. Gowns are single-use, low risk. C. Unopened formula is sterile. D. Diapers are hygienic.
Extract:
18-month-old toddler during a well-child visit
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing an 18-month-old toddler during a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential developmental delay?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking independently is expected by 18 months; needing assistance suggests delay. A. Parallel play is normal. B. 3-block tower is typical. D. 10 words is within range.
Extract:
Preschool-age child in the immediate postoperative period following a tonsillectomy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschool-age child who is in the immediate postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following assessment findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent swallowing indicates possible hemorrhage, the priority due to its urgency. A. Crying is common but less critical. B. Refusing liquids is concerning but secondary. C. Pain is expected, not the top priority.
Extract:
Preschool-age child postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy and is clearing her throat frequently. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Frequent throat clearing may indicate bleeding, a serious complication post-tonsillectomy, requiring immediate inspection. A. Water could worsen bleeding. B. Pain relief is secondary to checking for bleeding. D. Ice helps swelling but isn’t first.