ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted child.
Question 1 of 5
Which members of the interprofessional team should the nurse initiate a referral to?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A dietitian assesses nutritional needs, critical for a new admission. Occupational, physical, or speech therapists may be needed later, but nutrition is the initial priority.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to collect a capillary blood specimen from the heel of a 4-month-old infant.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool packs reduce blood flow. The outer heel minimizes pain and injury. Lancets, not blades, are used. Clean with alcohol before, not after, to avoid irritation.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer immunizations to a 5-year-old child who is up-to-date with the current immunization schedule.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rotavirus, hepatitis B, and Hib are completed earlier. The second varicella dose is given at 4-6 years, appropriate for a 5-year-old.
Extract:
The RN reviews therapeutic and nontherapeutic communication techniques with a group of nursing students.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following demonstrates the use of therapeutic communication techniques?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sharing personal experiences shifts focus from the patient, making it nontherapeutic. Asking for a demonstration encourages engagement and education, a therapeutic approach. Offering false reassurance like 'you will be okay' or 'don't worry' dismisses concerns and is nontherapeutic.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a pediatric unit.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following clients is most at risk for insufficient vascular perfusion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: UTIs, IV fluids, and otitis media don't typically impair perfusion. A spica cast risks vascular compression, leading to perfusion issues like compartment syndrome.