ATI RN Proctored Exam
2023-2024 Version
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parent of a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the
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following dietary recommendations should the nurse make?
A. Increase the child's protein intake
B. Decrease the child's calorie intake
C. Increase the child's fiber intake
D. Decrease the child's salt intake Correct Answer: A. increase the childs protein intake
The nurse should recommend an increased protein intake for the child who has cystic fibrosis. These
children require up to 150% of the recommended daily allowance to meet their nutritional needs.
A nurse is assessing a 6-year-old client at a well-child visit. Which of the following findings requires
further assessment by the nurse?
A. Presence of sparse, fine pubic hair
B. Decreased head circumference compared to full height
C. Increased leg length in relation to height
D. Presence of a loose central incisor Correct Answer: A. Presence of sparse, fine pubic hair.
A nurse is assessing a preschooler who has HIV. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse
expect?
A. Generalized petechiae
B. Jaundice
C. Obesity
D. Chronic diarrhea Correct Answer: D. Chronic diarrhea
Chronic diarrhea is an expected finding for a preschooler who has HIV.
A nurse is providing postoperative teaching to the parent of a 3-month-old infant who is recovering from
an umbilical hernia repair. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
A. "I will expect the site to bulge when my baby cries."
B. "I will place a belly band around my baby's abdomen."
C. "I will fold my baby's diaper away from the incision."
D. "I will bathe my child in the bathtub daily." Correct Answer: C. I will fold by babys diaper away from
the incision.
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a child who has cystic fibrosis and a prolapsed rectum. The
nurse should identify that which of the following is a cause of this complication?
A. Bulky stools
B. Weakened rectal sphincter
C. Elevated pancreatic enzymes
D. Decreased intra-abdominal pressure Correct Answer: A. Bulky stools.
The nurse should identify that bulky stools can cause a child who has cystic fibrosis to develop a
prolapsed rectum. The nurse should implement interventions to help decrease the bulk of the child's
stools.
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing an infant who recently started taking digoxin to treat
a supraventricular arrhythmia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication
of digoxin toxicity?
A. Irritability
B. Diaphoresis
C. Vomiting
D. Tachycardia Correct Answer: C. Vomiting
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for an unaccompanied infant following a motor-vehicle
crash. During the assessment, the nurse notes that the infant's anterior fontanel is almost closed. She
has 6 teeth, is able to sit unsupported, and can drink from a cup. The child cries whenever anyone new
to her enters the room, says a few words, and is asking for "mama" and "dada." The nurse should make
which of the following age assessments for this child?
A. 6 months old
B. 12 months old
C. 18 months old
D. 24 months old Correct Answer: B
The nurse should know that this infant must be less than 18 months old because her anterior fontanel is
still open. The infant is approximately 12 months old due to the presence of 6 teeth. Her skills—sitting
unsupported (8 months), drinking well from a cup (9 months), stranger anxiety (8 months), and ability to
say 2 words (12 months)—should also help the nurse estimate the infant's age as 12 months.
A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who is dying. Which of the following findings is an ageappropriate reaction to death by the child? (Select all that apply.)
A. The child views death as similar to sleep.
B. The child is interested in what happens to the body after death.
C. The child recognizes that death is permanent.
D. The child believes his thoughts can cause death.
E. The child thinks death is a punishment. Correct Answer: A. The child views death as similar to sleep.
D. The child believes his thoughts can cause death.
E. The child thinks death is a punishment.
Preschool-age children may think of death like sleep. Preschool-age children also believe that their
thoughts and wishes can make things happen since they are egocentric. This is part of why the death of
a family member can be difficult for a child at this age. Finally, preschool-age children sometimes believe
that death is the result of guilt or a punishment for something they did, said, or thought.
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which of the following motor activities
should the nurse expect the infant to have achieved?
A. Sitting alone
B. Attempting to stack objects
C. Picking up small objects with a crude pincer grasp
D. Turning from back to stomach Correct Answer: D. Turning from back to stomach.
A nurse is providing teaching about immunization schedules to the parents of a newborn who is 1 week
old. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Initial vaccines should be administered between birth and 2 weeks of age."
B. "Your child will need to begin the vaccination series over again if subsequent doses in the series are
missed."
C. "An allergic reaction to a vaccine is due to the active ingredient in the vaccine."
D. "A vaccination should be postponed if your child has a rectal temperature of 99.5°F and head
congestion." Correct Answer: A.
The first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine should be administered within the first 2 weeks after birth. The
dose should be given before discharge from the hospital if the mother is hepatitis B surface antigen
(HBsAg) negative.
A nurse is teaching a group of parents of toddlers about measures to reduce the risk of choking. Which
of the following foods increase the risk of choking in toddlers? (Select all that apply.)
A. Hot dogs
B. Grapes
C. Bagels
D. Marshmallows
E. Graham crackers Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
A nurse is teaching the parent of a child who has ADHD and a new prescription for methylphenidate
sustained-release tablets. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. "Crush the medication and mix it in your child's food."
B. "Administer the medication 1 hour before bedtime."
C. "Expect your child to have cloudy urine while he is taking this medication."
D. "Weigh your child twice per week while he is taking this medication." Correct Answer: D
The nurse should instruct the parent to weigh the child 2 to 3 times per week to monitor for weight loss,
which is an adverse effect of methylphenidate. The parent should report weight loss to the provider.
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a preschooler who was admitted for the treatment of measles.
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