ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam 2025 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a newly hired nurse about the management of care for the terminal illness of a child.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements by the newly hired nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Open, honest, and compassionate communication between clinicians and families ensures informed decision-making about the child's prognosis and care.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (DSW) 100 mL to infuse over 1 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/ml.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 25
Rationale:
Total drops = 100 mL x 15 gtt/mL = 1500 gtt. Time = 60 min. Drops per minute = 1500 gtt / 60 min = 25 gtt/min.
Extract:
A nurse is providing care for an infant who has heart failure and is being discharged from the hospital.
Question 3 of 5
When reinforcing discharge education, which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse ensure caregivers are able to identify as signs of worsening heart failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachypnea, diaphoresis during feeding, poor weight gain, and irritability are classic signs of worsening heart failure in infants due to increased energy demands and hypoxia.
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 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 5 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.