ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
A 7-year-old child who has an upper respiratory infection and type 1 diabetes mellitus
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements by the mother indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent blood sugar checks are needed during illness, not just twice daily. B, C, and D show appropriate understanding of diabetes management.
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Question 2 of 5
What do we include as part of our concussion/head injury prevention teaching to children and parents:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bike helmet safety is crucial for preventing head injuries and concussions. A is incorrect as dizziness has multiple causes, C is unrelated to prevention, and D is irrelevant to concussions.
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A child who has autism spectrum disorder
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a special education program is planning care for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A flexible schedule incorporating the child's interests enhances engagement and reduces stress in autism spectrum disorder. A and B undermine structure, and D, while helpful, is less specific to schedule planning.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
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A 1-month-old infant
Question 5 of 5
The mother of a 1-month-old infant tells the nurse she worries that her baby will get meningitis like the child's older brother had when he was an infant. The nurse should base her response on which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pneumococcal and Hib vaccines reduce meningitis risk. B, C, and D are false: genetic predisposition is not primary, infancy is high-risk, and no single vaccine prevents all meningitis.