ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
10-year-old sibling of a child with a complex chronic condition
Question 1 of 5
To meet the social support needs of a 10-year-old sibling of a child with a complex chronic condition, the most appropriate nursing action is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Answering questions honestly reduces anxiety and supports understanding, meeting the sibling's emotional needs.
Extract:
Infant with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) experiencing dyspnea
Question 2 of 5
An infant is experiencing dyspnea related to patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The nurse understands dyspnea occurs because blood
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In PDA, blood shunts from the aorta to the pulmonary artery, causing pulmonary congestion and dyspnea due to increased lung blood flow.
Extract:
Hemophilic child with leg bruise after fall
Question 3 of 5
Which intervention is a priority for a hemophilic child who has fallen and badly bruised his leg?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying pressure and administering clotting factor controls bleeding in hemophilia, preventing complications, unlike aspirin or heat, which worsen bleeding.
Extract:
Client with sickle cell anemia on blood transfusion regimen
Question 4 of 5
The nurse observes that a client with sickle cell anemia and on a blood transfusion regimen has cardiac dysrhythmias due to iron overdose toxicity. Which medication is most beneficial to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deferoxamine chelates excess iron, reducing cardiac complications from iron overload in transfusion-dependent sickle cell anemia.
Extract:
Adolescent client
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is aware that the Tanner staging system for sexual maturity is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tanner staging assesses sexual maturity based on pubic hair and genital development, with pubic hair in girls being a key indicator.