ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Child being evaluated for celiac disease
Question 1 of 5
The parent of a child being evaluated for celiac disease asks the nurse why it is important to make dietary changes. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gluten damages intestinal mucosal cells in celiac disease, causing malabsorption, necessitating dietary changes to prevent nutrient deficiencies.
Extract:
2-day-old neonate weighing 8 pounds at birth, lost one-half pound
Question 2 of 5
The new mother of a 2-day-old neonate who weighed 8 pounds at birth is distressed that the baby has lost one-half pound. The home health nurse's response is one of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A weight loss of up to 10% in the first few days is normal due to fluid loss and feeding adjustments, warranting reassurance.
Extract:
Patient with aplastic anemia
Question 3 of 5
The nurse devises a teaching plan for the patient with aplastic anemia. Which of the following is the most important concept to teach for health maintenance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding infections is critical in aplastic anemia due to a weakened immune system, making it the priority for health maintenance.
Extract:
Client's family discussing palliative care
Question 4 of 5
A student nurse is describing palliative care to a client's family. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates a need for correction by the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palliative care differs from hospice care, as it can be provided at any stage of illness, not just at end-of-life, requiring correction.
Extract:
Adolescent experiencing vaso-occlusive crisis with right knee pain
Question 5 of 5
An adolescent experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis reports right knee pain. Which is the most appropriate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen manages pain in vaso-occlusive crises safely, unlike heat or compression, which may worsen inflammation, or reduced fluids, which exacerbate sickling.