ATI Pediatrics unit 2 Exam

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Q1: A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Which of the following diagnostic tests will confirm the diagnosis?

A. A stool fat content analysis

B. Sweat chloride test

C. Pulmonary function tests

D. A sputum culture

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Q2: A nurse is caring for a child who was admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. The provider prescribes an anti-streptolysin O (ASO) titer. The parent asks the nurse the purpose of the test. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A. "This test will indicate if your child has a therapeutic blood level of an aminoglycoside."

B. "This test will indicate if your child has rheumatic fever."

C. "This test will confirm if your child has immunity to streptococcal bacteria."

D. "This test will confirm if your child had a recent streptococcal infection."

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Q3: A nurse is assessing a newborn who has a coarctation of the aorta. Which of the following should the nurse recognize is a clinical manifestation of coarctation of the aorta?

A. Decreased blood pressure in the arms with increased blood pressure in the legs

B. Increased blood pressure in the arms with decreased blood pressure in the legs

C. Decreased blood pressure in both the arms and the legs

D. Increased blood pressure in both the arms and the legs

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Q4: A nurse and a newly licensed nurse are providing care for a client who has distributive shock related to an anaphylactic reaction. How should the nurse explain the pathophysiology of distributive shock to the newly licensed nurse?

A. "Distributive shock occurs due to systemic vasodilation."

B. "Distributive shock occurs due to increased systemic vascular resistance."

C. "Distributive shock occurs due to loss of blood volume."

D. "Distributive shock occurs due to loss of myocardial contractility."

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Q5: A nurse is caring for a client who just returned from a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

A. Have the client remain in bed up to 6 hr.

B. Check peripheral pulses in the affected extremity.

C. Place the client in high-Fowler's position.

D. Keep the client's hip and leg extended.

E. Measure the client's vital signs every 4 hr.

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Total Questions: 59 practice questions

Category: RN Nursing Exams

Subcategory: ATI Exams (RN)

Domain: PEDIATRICS (RN ati)

Last Updated: Nov 29, 2025

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