ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A school nurse is assessing a 7-year-old student.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a potential indicator of physical abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Bruising around the wrists can be a sign of physical abuse, especially if it appears in patterns consistent with being restrained. A. Missing teeth are common in childhood. B. 45th percentile weight is normal. D. Knee abrasions are typical in active children.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching about injury prevention to the parents of a toddler.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Checking clothing for loose buttons is essential to prevent choking hazards for toddlers, who tend to explore items by putting them in their mouths. B. Adjusting the water heater temperature to 54° C (129.2° F) is too high and increases the risk of scalding; the recommended temperature is typically set below 49° C (120° F). C. While placing screens on windows is important, it does not specifically address immediate choking risks and is less relevant than ensuring clothing safety. D. Providing balloons for play poses a choking hazard; therefore, it is not a recommended safety measure for toddlers.
Extract:
A nurse in a family practice clinic is assessing a preschool-age child who recently experienced the death of a sibling.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following reactions is an age-appropriate response to death?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Curiosity about what happened to the sibling's body is a common reaction in preschool-age children and can be considered age-appropriate. A, C, D. These are beyond the developmental understanding of a preschooler.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a 5-month-old infant.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Head lag at 5 months is abnormal and may indicate weakness or poor muscle tone, warranting further evaluation by the healthcare provider. A. Rolling over is typical at 4-6 months, not concerning yet. C. Not all infants hold bottles at 5 months. D. Grasp reflex diminishes by 3-4 months.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving morphine.
Question 5 of 5
For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Nausea is a common adverse effect of morphine and should be monitored for, particularly in pediatric patients. A. Prolonged wound healing is not associated with morphine. C. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is not typical with morphine. D. Morphine is not commonly linked to renal failure.