ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam Nursing 228 Questions
Extract:
A 7-year-old girl with amblyopia
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse is conducting vision screening for a 7-year-old girl and documents the condition 'amblyopia.' What would the nurse tell the parents about this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amblyopia, or 'lazy eye,' results from reduced vision in one eye due to inadequate use during development, requiring early intervention to correct.
Extract:
A child with asthma
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is conducting a psychosocial assessment of a child with asthma brought to the healthcare provider's office for a check-up Which psychosocial issues may be assessed? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Transportation, health maintenance, treatment plans, school response, and insurance coverage are psychosocial factors impacting asthma management.
Extract:
A 13-year-old boy with a strong family history of depression
Question 3 of 5
The father of a 13-year-old boy reports his family has a strong history of depression. He questions screening for his son. What information should be provided by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Annual depression screening starting at age 11, especially for those with a family history, aligns with American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for early detection.
Extract:
A 9-year-old child receiving chemotherapy
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is implementing interventions to prevent physical stressors for a 9-year-old child receiving chemotherapy in the hospital. How will the nurse provide atraumatic care for this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A saline lock reduces repeated needle insertions, minimizing pain and trauma for a child requiring multiple medication doses, promoting atraumatic care.
Extract:
A newborn developing sepsis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a newborn. The nurse suspects that the newborn is developing sepsis based on which assessment finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Temperature instability, such as fever or hypothermia, is a key sign of sepsis in newborns, reflecting the body's response to infection.