ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
18-month-old toddler
Question 1 of 5
When assessing an 18-month-old toddler, the nurse would expect the child to be able to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jumping with both feet is a developmentally appropriate gross motor skill for an 18-month-old toddler.
Extract:
Child with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia. What clinical findings does the nurse anticipate when assessing the child? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Fatigue, pallor, and bruises result from anemia and low platelet counts in ALL, unlike edema or jaundice, which are less common.
Extract:
Child with viral tonsillitis
Question 3 of 5
A parent asks how to care for a child at home who has the diagnosis of viral tonsillitis. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen relieves pain and fever in viral tonsillitis, unlike antibiotics, which are ineffective for viral infections.
Extract:
Adolescent experiencing vaso-occlusive crisis with right knee pain
Question 4 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.
Extract:
Infant with cerebral palsy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with cerebral palsy on how to provide optimal care. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preserving muscle tone through physical therapy helps prevent joint contractures, a common complication in cerebral palsy, supporting mobility and reducing pain.