ATI RN
ATI Nurs 213 Pediatric Exam Questions
Extract:
Parents bring a toddler who is 2-1/2 years old to the hospital because of observed difficulty with breathing. The toddler is diagnosed with laryngotracheobronchitis.
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment finding does the nurse expect related to the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspiratory stridor is a hallmark of laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) due to upper airway inflammation.
Extract:
A nurse is monitoring an infant who is 3 months old and has sneezing, coughing, nasal congestion, intermittent fever, and apneic spells.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should recognize these findings are associated with which of the following diagnoses?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchiolitis, often caused by RSV, presents with sneezing, coughing, congestion, fever, and apneic spells in infants.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which immunization will help to prevent epiglottitis in children?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Hib vaccine prevents Haemophilus influenzae infections, a primary cause of epiglottitis.
Extract:
During a 6-month-old's well child checkup, the nurse discusses introduction of solid foods into the infant's diet.
Question 4 of 5
Which foods should the nurse instruct the parents to delay introduction of until after one year of age due to potential allergy development?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strawberries, eggs, and wheat are common allergens, best delayed until after one year to reduce allergy risk.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from an infant at a well-child visit.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should understand that birth weight typically doubles by what age?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Birth weight typically doubles by 6 months, a key nutritional and developmental milestone in infancy.