ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following options gives a nurse the most accurate diagnostic picture of a cardiac issue?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac catheterization provides direct visualization of coronary arteries and heart structures, making it the most accurate for diagnosing a wide range of cardiac issues. A, C, and D offer less detailed or specific information.
Extract:
A child with a disorder leading to cyanosis from deoxygenated blood entering the systemic arterial circulation
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following disorders leads to cyanosis from deoxygenated blood entering the systemic arterial circulation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot causes cyanosis due to right-to-left shunting of deoxygenated blood. A, B, and C do not typically cause this.
Extract:
A 7-month-old son who was given peanuts for the second time for lunch and has vomited three times, is coughing, and looks flushed
Question 3 of 5
A mother calls her pediatrician's office concerned about her 7-month-old son. She gave him peanuts for the second time for lunch and he has vomited three times, is coughing and looks flushed. What is the priority of the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptoms suggest a severe allergic reaction, possibly anaphylaxis, requiring immediate emergency care. Calling 911 is the priority. A, B, and D are inappropriate or premature.
Extract:
A 2-month-old patient has a history of phimosis
Question 4 of 5
A 2-month-old patient has a history of phimosis. What statement by the father indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulling back the foreskin in an infant can cause injury and infection. Phimosis is often normal and does not require forced retraction. A, B, and D are accurate or reasonable.
Extract:
A child with cool extremities, thready pulses, and diminished urinary output
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child with a cardiac problem. The child's extremities are cool with thready pulses, and urinary output is diminished. This is most suggestive of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool extremities, thready pulses, and low urinary output suggest decreased cardiac output due to poor heart pumping. A, C, and D are less directly indicated.