ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam 2025 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 13-year-old adolescent in the pediatric emergency room who has a suspected head injury.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The first priority in managing a suspected head injury is assessing the adolescent's neurological status, airway, breathing, circulation, and level of consciousness. A physical examination helps determine the severity of the injury and guides further interventions.
Extract:
A nurse is admitting a 10-year-old child with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) of Asian descent to the pediatric inpatient unit for acute appendicitis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates appropriate cultural considerations for this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking parents about traditional healing practices respects cultural diversity and ensures family preferences are incorporated into the child's care.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing education about nutrition for a patient who has HIV and has a newborn.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse provide in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIV can be transmitted through breast milk, and health organizations, including the WHO and CDC, advise against breastfeeding if safe alternatives, such as formula feeding, are available. Formula feeding is the preferred method in high-resource settings.
Extract:
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a preschooler who is experiencing acute pain from a recent injury. The child describes the pain as 'achy'.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Warm compress, acetaminophen, and guided imagery are safe and effective for managing mild to moderate pain in preschoolers.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of an infant diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot.
Question 5 of 5
The infant's caregiver asks the nurse to explain this diagnosis. Which of the following is an accurate statement about this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This is the correct definition of Tetralogy of Fallot. The four defects result in decreased oxygenation of blood, leading to cyanosis and other circulatory problems that require medical intervention.