ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a child who has measles.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following areas should the nurse inspect for Koplik spots?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Koplik spots, bluish-white with a red halo, appear inside the cheeks in measles, not on the tongue, gums, or lips.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a 7-year-old child who has diabetes mellitus.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased capillary refill suggests poor circulation, not hypoglycemia. Decreased appetite is not typical; hypoglycemia often increases hunger. Thirst is linked to hyperglycemia. Shakiness results from adrenaline release during low blood sugar, a hallmark of hypoglycemia.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 10-month-old infant who is having difficulty eating. The parent is feeding their infant goat milk.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Formula meets infant nutritional needs safely. Soy milk lacks adequate nutrients for infants. Reinitiating breastfeeding may not be feasible. Warming goat milk doesn't address its nutritional deficiencies.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for an infant who has a prescription for a Pavlik harness.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adjusting straps risks improper fit. Diapers go under straps for function and hygiene. Daily massage prevents skin breakdown. Lotion increases moisture, risking irritation.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a parent of a child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis and a new prescription for prednisone.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone increases infection risk, requiring monitoring. It causes potassium loss, so limiting potassium-rich foods is wrong. It may stunt growth, not stimulate it. Abrupt discontinuation risks adrenal issues; GI upset needs management, not stopping.