ATI Pediatric Proctored Exam

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of an infant about home safety. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I will place my baby on her stomach to sleep B. I will put a small pillow in my baby's crib C. I will keep my baby's crib away from the radiator D. I will use a drop-side crib for my baby

Question 2 of 5

A young child admitted to the pediatric unit has fever, irritability, and vomiting with suspected bacterial meningitis. Which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) result should the nurse anticipate based on these data?

A. Decreased protein count B. Clear, straw-colored fluid C. Positive for red blood cells (RBCs) D. Decreased glucose level

Question 3 of 5

A healthcare professional is preparing to insert an intravenous catheter for a 7-year-old child. Which of the following actions should the professional take?

A. Apply an anesthetic cream to the insertion site 1 hr before the procedure. B. Use a 16-gauge needle for the insertion. C. Insert the catheter into a vein of the child's dominant hand. D. Choose a site over the child's metacarpal veins.

Question 4 of 5

A 9-month-old infant who is not sitting independently has been diagnosed with ataxic cerebral palsy (CP). Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to see in the baby?

A. Hypotonia and muscle instability B. Hypertonia and persistence of primitive reflexes C. Tremors and exaggerated posturing D. Hemiplegia and hypertonia

Question 5 of 5

Which physical assessment technique should be omitted when caring for a 2-year-old child diagnosed with Wilms' tumor?

A. Performing range-of-motion exercises on lower extremities B. Palpating the abdomen C. Assessing for bowel sounds D. Percussing ankle and knee reflexes

ATI Pediatric Proctored Exam

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN