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ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
Extract:
A child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis experiencing a painful exacerbation
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis call the clinic nurse because the child is experiencing a painful exacerbation of the disease. The parents ask the nurse if the child can perform range-of-motion exercises at this time. The nurse would make which response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isometric exercises maintain strength without painful joint movement during exacerbations. A, B, and D are less appropriate due to pain or immobility risks.
Extract:
A 7-month-old infant
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a 7-month-old infant. Which of the following indicates a need for further evaluation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By 7 months, infants should babble with consonant-vowel combinations. One-syllable sounds suggest delayed language development, requiring evaluation. A, C, and D are normal.
Extract:
An infant
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant at a well-child visit. The nurse should understand that birth weight typically doubles by what age?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infants typically double their birth weight by 5-6 months, making C the correct choice. A, B, and D are incorrect timelines.
Extract:
An adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves' disease
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves' disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Graves' disease causes hyperthyroidism, leading to heat intolerance due to increased metabolism. B, C, and D are associated with hypothyroidism.
Extract:
A child admitted with a diagnosis of rheumatic fever
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child admitted with a diagnosis of rheumatic fever. Which significant question would the nurse ask the child's parent during the assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rheumatic fever often follows a streptococcal infection like strep throat. Asking about recent sore throats in the family identifies potential sources. A, C, and D are unrelated to rheumatic fever's etiology.