ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam 2025 Questions
Extract:
A nurse in a hospital is assisting in the care of a toddler who has a history of congenital brain malformations. The child's family is at the bedside, including the child's 5-year-old sibling who seems distressed.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions would be most appropriate to support the child's sibling?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Child life specialists are trained to help siblings cope with hospitalization through play, education, and emotional support, addressing their distress effectively.
Extract:
A nurse is providing care to a child who has Down syndrome during a well-child checkup.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following assessment findings requires immediate follow-up by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden changes in feeding and bowel habits can indicate serious conditions like Hirschsprung's disease or hypothyroidism, requiring immediate follow-up to prevent complications like malnutrition or bowel obstruction.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with care for an 11-year-old child who has appendicitis.
Question 3 of 5
For which of the following complications should the nurse anticipate assisting with collecting data for the RN assessment of the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peritonitis is the most serious complication of appendicitis and occurs when the inflamed appendix ruptures, leading to infection of the peritoneal cavity. It presents with severe abdominal pain, fever, rigidity, and signs of systemic infection, requiring urgent medical intervention.
Extract:
A nurse is discussing contraceptives with an adolescent who has disabilities. The adolescent has difficulty with motor movements and decreased memory.
Question 4 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:
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 320 mg PO every 12 hr to an infant. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension 400 mg/5 mL.
Question 5 of 5
How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Volume to administer = (320 mg / (400 mg/5 mL)) = 320 mg / 80 mg/mL = 4 mL.