ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
A 4-year-old child is diagnosed with otitis media.
Question 1 of 5
The parent asks the nurse about the causes of this illness. Which risk factors would the nurse include in response to this parent? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Risk factors for otitis media include household smoking, daycare exposure, Native American ethnicity, lack of breastfeeding, and craniofacial anomalies, which impair Eustachian tube function or immunity.
Extract:
An infant who has a congenital heart defect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a congenital heart defect. Which of the following defects is associated with increased pulmonary blood flow?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patent ductus arteriosus allows increased blood flow from the aorta to the pulmonary artery, leading to increased pulmonary blood flow, unlike the other defects which typically reduce pulmonary flow or affect systemic circulation.
Extract:
The nurse is assessing a 2-year-old client with symptoms of excessive drooling, respiratory distress, difficulty swallowing, and difficulty speaking.
Question 3 of 5
Based on these assessment findings, which conditions does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epiglottitis presents with drooling, respiratory distress, dysphagia, and dysphonia due to severe epiglottis swelling, making it a medical emergency distinct from croup or bronchiolitis.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) involves which defects? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot consists of four defects: right ventricular hypertrophy, ventricular septal defect, pulmonary stenosis, and overriding aorta, which together cause cyanosis and reduced pulmonary blood flow.
Extract:
An infant diagnosed with bronchiolitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is taking vital signs on an infant diagnosed with bronchiolitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse immediately report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 74 breaths per minute may indicate respiratory distress in an infant with bronchiolitis and warrants immediate attention to prevent further respiratory compromise.