ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
A baby or child under 2 years old
Question 1 of 5
Why do we instruct caregivers about preventing kidney injury in their baby or child under 2 years old?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Young children's larger abdomens and weaker muscles make kidneys vulnerable to trauma. A, B, and C are unrelated to kidney injury prevention.
Extract:
A toddler diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements by a mother of a toddler diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome indicates that the mother understands the teaching about the disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding high-sodium foods like chips and bologna shows understanding of dietary needs in nephrotic syndrome to reduce fluid retention. A, B, and D reflect misunderstandings about treatment.
Extract:
A toddler who weighs 33 lb
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 30 mg/kg/day divided equally every 12 hr to a toddler who weighs 33 lb. Available is amoxicillin 200 mg/5 mL suspension. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 5.6
Rationale: For 33 lb (15 kg), 30 mg/kg/day = 450 mg/day, or 225 mg/dose. 225 mg ÷ (200 mg/5 mL) = 5.625 mL, rounded to 5.6 mL.
Extract:
A child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shaking is a common symptom of hypoglycemia due to adrenaline release. B is incorrect as nausea/vomiting are more typical of hyperglycemia. C is wrong as sweating is associated with hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia. D is incorrect as hypoglycemia onset can be rapid.
Extract:
A patient with reflux
Question 5 of 5
What are the priorities of our care and teaching for the patient with reflux? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Preventing UTIs, kidney damage, and teaching antibiotic use are priorities in vesicoureteral reflux. C is unrelated to reflux management.