ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam II Questions
Extract:
A 4-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit for a minor surgical procedure. The child believes that the surgery is a punishment for being 'bad.'
Question 1 of 5
Which response by the nurse is most appropriate to address the child's magical thinking?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response acknowledges the child's feelings (validating their emotional response) and corrects the misconception by explaining that surgery is for their health, not punishment.
Extract:
A toddler who weighs 20 kg
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 100 mg PO every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 20 kg. The recommended dosage range is 20 to 25 mg/kg/day. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a toddler weighing 20 kg, the correct dosage of amoxicillin, according to the recommended range of 20 to 25 mg/kg/day, would be 400 to 500 mg per day, divided into three doses.
Therefore, a dose of 100 mg every 8 hours would be appropriate and within the recommended range.
Extract:
A 3-year-old child
Question 3 of 5
Which of the actions by the nurse is appropriate? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Providing comfort measures after the injection helps to ease the child's distress and provides reassurance during recovery. C: Accepting and acknowledging the child’s aggressive behavior as a normal reaction to fear helps the child process their feelings, while offering healthy outlets helps manage these feelings. D: Offering a brief, concrete explanation helps prepare the child for what to expect, reducing anxiety and making the procedure more manageable.
Extract:
A 2 1/2-year-old child
Question 4 of 5
Which statement by the mother indicates she has an understanding of how to best help the child succeed in her age-related psychosocial developmental tasks?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging a toddler to try things for themselves fosters independence and supports their developmental task of gaining autonomy, which is essential at this stage.
Extract:
A 6-month-old infant
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the infant may be experiencing pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A facial grimace is a common indicator of pain in infants and suggests discomfort, prompting further assessment.