ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to a 15-year-old adolescent about a medication used to treat a sexually transmitted infection.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. Asking how the client prefers to learn new information demonstrates respect for the adolescent's autonomy and preferences, facilitating effective communication and understanding. A, B, C. These do not prioritize the adolescent's involvement or preferences.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching about injury prevention to the parents of a toddler.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Checking clothing for loose buttons is essential to prevent choking hazards for toddlers, who tend to explore items by putting them in their mouths. B. Adjusting the water heater temperature to 54° C (129.2° F) is too high and increases the risk of scalding; the recommended temperature is typically set below 49° C (120° F). C. While placing screens on windows is important, it does not specifically address immediate choking risks and is less relevant than ensuring clothing safety. D. Providing balloons for play poses a choking hazard; therefore, it is not a recommended safety measure for toddlers.
Extract:
A nurse on a pediatric intensive care unit is caring for a toddler who weighs 12 kg (26.5 lb) and is postoperative following open heart surgery.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. This is a concerning finding indicating possible inadequate renal perfusion, especially considering the postoperative status of the toddler. A. Chest tube drainage of 22 mL/hour is expected. C. Skin temperature of 36°C is slightly low but not critical. D. Pulses of 2+ are adequate.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has major depressive disorder.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Assessing the risk of self-harm or suicide is the top priority when caring for a patient with major depressive disorder. B, C, D. These follow safety assessment.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a child who has cystic fibrosis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. A child with cystic fibrosis needs a high-calorie diet to meet their nutritional needs and prevent malnutrition. B. Sweat chloride testing is for diagnosis, not monitoring. C. Pancrelipase should be swallowed whole. D. Dornase alfa is not for wheezing and has a different dosing schedule.