ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam 2025 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of parents about potential causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse reinforce?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Research suggests that genetic predisposition and environmental factors contribute to ASD, but no single cause has been identified.
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 reinforcing teaching to a newly hired nurse about anencephaly.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anencephaly is a neural tube defect that occurs during weeks 3-4 of gestation when the neural tube fails to close properly, leading to severe brain and skull malformations.
Extract:
A nurse is contributing to a plan of care for a child who is 3 years of age.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following developmental milestones should the nurse incorporate into the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: By the age of 3, children develop basic language skills, allowing them to respond to simple questions. Their vocabulary expands significantly, and they begin to form short sentences, making communication more interactive.