ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a preschool-age child who is in the immediate postoperative period following a tonsillectomy.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following assessment findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain is expected and manageable. Frequent swallowing suggests bleeding, a critical post-tonsillectomy complication. Refusal to drink or crying are less urgent than potential hemorrhage.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who is receiving chemotherapy. The child's guardian asks about managing adverse effects.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chlorhexidine may irritate stomatitis. Antiemetics are needed before, during, and after chemotherapy. Favorite foods may not suit dietary needs. A soft toothbrush prevents bleeding with low platelets.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the complete blood count results for a 4-year-old child who is receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is having a therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low hemoglobin indicates anemia, not improvement. A normal RBC count suggests treatment is stabilizing red cell production, indicating a therapeutic effect. Elevated WBC may reflect disease activity or infection, not necessarily success. Low platelets suggest ongoing issues, not improvement.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an infant who has heart failure and vomited following administration of digoxin.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased fluids risk overload. Antiemetics need provider approval. Administer the next dose on schedule; don't repeat vomited doses. Mixing with large formula volumes affects absorption.
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.