ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam 2025 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is discussing contraceptives with an adolescent who has disabilities. The adolescent has difficulty with motor movements and decreased memory.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following birth control methods would be most appropriate for this child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The injection, given every 3 months, is easier for an adolescent with memory and motor impairments to maintain, not requiring daily adherence.
Extract:
The nurse is caring for a pediatric client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus who receives insulin injections.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse demonstrates atraumatic care for a pediatric client receiving insulin injections in this hospital for a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus with which action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing a clear, age-appropriate explanation helps reduce anxiety and fosters trust between the child and the nurse. Understanding what to expect allows the child to feel a sense of control, which is a key principle of atraumatic care.
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 3 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 providing care for an infant who has heart failure and is being discharged from the hospital.
Question 4 of 5
When reinforcing discharge education, which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse ensure caregivers are able to identify as signs of worsening heart failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachypnea, diaphoresis during feeding, poor weight gain, and irritability are classic signs of worsening heart failure in infants due to increased energy demands and hypoxia.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing education about the inheritance patterns of fragile X syndrome to a couple who have a family history of the disorder.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fragile X syndrome is X-linked dominant, and a parent who carries the full mutation has a 50% chance of passing it to each child. Males typically have more severe symptoms than females due to having only one X chromosome.