ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching for a 20-year-old adolescent who has syphilis.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Notifying the public health department is essential for contact tracing and preventing the spread of syphilis. A. Retesting may be needed, but notification is immediate. C. Contacting parents is not appropriate for a 20-year-old. D. Metronidazole is not used for syphilis treatment.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a preschooler.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to encourage acceptance of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Providing an ice pop after administering the medication is a positive reinforcement strategy that can motivate the child to take the medication and reduce the unpleasant taste. B. Milk may interact with some medications. C. Mixing with food can alter taste perception negatively. D. Diluting with water may affect medication stability.
Extract:
A nurse is prioritizing care for four clients.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Slurred speech in an adolescent with sickle cell anemia could indicate a neurological complication or a stroke, which requires immediate assessment and intervention. A, B, D. These are less urgent than a potential neurological issue.
Extract:
A nurse is performing a cranial nerve assessment on a school-age child.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates proper functioning of the child's trigeminal nerve?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) innervates the muscles of mastication, and symmetrical jaw strength when biting down indicates proper functioning of this nerve. A. Balance relates to cranial nerve VIII. B. Gag reflex involves cranial nerve IX. C. Scents relate to cranial nerve I.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer recommended immunizations to a 12-month-old infant who is up-to-date with the current schedule.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: A. The MMR vaccine is typically administered at 12 months of age as part of routine immunization schedules. B. The varicella vaccine is typically administered at 12 months of age as part of routine immunization schedules. C. Rotavirus vaccine is given at 2, 4, and 6 months. D. Herpes zoster vaccine is not given to infants. E. HPV vaccine starts at age 11 or 12.