ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam 2025 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a child who has been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Delayed motor development, scoliosis, and muscle weakness are hallmark features of muscular dystrophy due to progressive muscle deterioration.
Extract:
A nurse manager is preparing to discuss methods to mitigate burnout with their staff who care for terminally ill children.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the discussion? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Breathing techniques, discussions on vicarious trauma, and guided imagery help reduce stress and emotional strain, supporting staff resilience.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer a dexamethasone 1.5 mg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 6 hr to a preschool-age child who weighs 22 lb. Available is dexamethasone oral solution 1 mg/mL.
Question 3 of 5
How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 3.8
Rationale: Weight = 22 lb / 2.2 = 10 kg. Daily dose = 1.5 mg/kg/day x 10 kg = 15 mg/day. Dose per 6 hr = 15 mg / 4 = 3.75 mg. Volume = 3.75 mg / 1 mg/mL = 3.75 mL, rounded to 3.8 mL.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a newly hired nurse about cystic fibrosis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CF is most prevalent in individuals of Northern European ancestry, affecting about 1 in 2,500 to 3,500 newborns in this population. It is much less common in individuals of African, Asian, or Hispanic descent.
Extract:
A nurse is admitting a 10-year-old child with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) of Asian descent to the pediatric inpatient unit for acute appendicitis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates appropriate cultural considerations for this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking parents about traditional healing practices respects cultural diversity and ensures family preferences are incorporated into the child's care.