ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Preschooler findings.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Developmental regression suggests serious neurological issues, and abnormal neutrophil counts indicate infection risk, both requiring immediate reporting. Appetite, platelet, and hemoglobin issues are less urgent without specific abnormalities.
Extract:
Children on a general pediatric unit.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care to children on a general pediatric unit. Which of the following children should the nurse identify as a potential victim of abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parents answering for the child may indicate controlling behavior, a potential abuse sign. Obesity or frequent visitors are not direct abuse indicators.
Extract:
A child with mumps.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has mumps. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mumps spreads via respiratory droplets, requiring droplet precautions. Airborne, contact, or standard precautions are insufficient or inappropriate.
Extract:
A 15-month-old toddler receiving the first MMR immunization.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the first measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) immunization to a 15-month-old toddler. Which of the following findings is a contraindication for this immunization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Congenital immunodeficiency contraindicates the live MMR vaccine due to infection risk. Mild fever, antibiotics, or low-grade illness are not contraindications.
Extract:
An adolescent with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), sodium 139 mEq/L, potassium 5.1 mEq/L, glucose 650 mg/dL, BUN 32 mg/dL, creatinine 1.2 mg/dL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has been diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse notes the following: When planning care for this client, the nurse should anticipate a provider's prescription for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin and fluids treat DKA by lowering glucose and correcting dehydration. Glucagon, bicarbonate, or dextrose/diuretics worsen hyperglycemia or fluid loss.