ATI RN
ATI Nur307 Pediatrics Nursing Exam Questions
Extract:
A one-month old baby has been admitted to the pediatric unit with the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following assessments is the highest priority for the nurse to report to the baby's primary health-care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sunken fontanelle indicates dehydration, a critical and urgent concern in pyloric stenosis that can lead to severe complications if not addressed.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who is admitted with suspected acute appendicitis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following manifestations should indicate to the nurse that the child's appendix is perforated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sudden decrease in abdominal pain is a classic sign of appendiceal rupture or perforation, as the pressure is released from the appendix, though pain may later worsen with peritonitis.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has celiac disease.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should include which of the following food choices for this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rice is naturally gluten-free and a safe food option for children with celiac disease, unlike wheat, barley, and rye, which contain gluten.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client in a long-term care facility who is receiving enteral feedings via an NG tube.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the tube feeding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Testing the pH of gastric aspirate confirms NG tube placement in the stomach, ensuring safe administration of the feeding.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of an infant about introducing solid foods.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should recommend that which of the following foods be introduced first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Iron-fortified cereal is recommended as the first solid food because it provides a good source of iron, an essential nutrient for infants around 6 months old.