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ATI PEDIATRICS FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE(99 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS)
1. A nurse is teaching the mother of a child who has cystic fibrosis and has a
prescription for pancreatic enzymes three times per day. Which of the
following statements indicatesthat the mother understands the teaching?
• “My child will take the enzymes to improve her metabolism.”
• “My child will take the enzymes 2 hours before meals.”
• “My child will take the enzymes following meals.”
• “My child will take the enzymes to help digest the fat in foods.”
2. A nurse is teaching a parent of a child with hemophilia how to control a
minor bleeding episode. Which of the following statements by the parent
indicates a need for further teaching?
• “I will have my child rest.”
• “I will compress the site.”
• “I will apply heat.”
• “I will elevate the affected part.”
3. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-
day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following
should the nurse recognizeas the most reliable indicator of fluid loss?
• Body weight
• Skin integrity
• Blood pressure
• Respiratory rate
4. Which of the following children should the nurse identify as a potential action of
abuse?
• A child who has frequent visitors
• A child who uses the call light frequently
• A child who has a BMI indicating obesity
• A child whose parents answer questions for the child
5. A nurse is assessing a 3 month old. Which of the following findings should
he report to the provider?
• Unable to pick up an object with his fingers
• Unable to sit without support
• Unable to raise head when in prone position
• Unable to bring an object to mouth
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6. A nurse is admitting a 6 month old infant who has dehydration. Which of
the following amounts of urinary output should indicate to the nurse that
the treatment has confirmed the fluid imbalance?
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• 2 mL/kg/hr.
• 0.5 mL/kg/hr.
• 7.5 mL/kg/hr.
• 15 mL/kg/hr.
7. A nurse is planning care for an infant who has spina bifida and is to
undergo surgical ? Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
• Maintain the infant in the supine position
• Provide a latex free environment
• Limit visitors to immediate family members
• Initiate contact precautions
8. A nurse is caring for a child who has just died. The parents ask to be left
alone so that they ? The nurse should:
• Discourage this because it will only prolong their grief
• Grant their request
• Kindly explain that they need to say good bye to their child now and leave
• Assess why they feel that this is necessary
9. A nurse is educating new parents on risk factors for sudden infant
death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following statements by a parent
would indicate a need for additional teaching?
• “I will give my baby a pacifier during naps and at bedtime.”
• “Our baby will sleep in my bed because I am breastfeeding.”
• “My baby will be placed on her back when sleeping.”
• “We will remove blankets and toys from the crib.”
10. A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has spina bifida and is paralyzed
from the waist down. Which of the following statements by the client would
indicate to the nurse a needfor further teaching?
• “I only need to catheterize myself twice every day.”
• “I only use a suppository every night to have a bowel movement.”
• “I do wheelchair exercises while watching TV.”
• “I carry a water bottle with me because I drink a lot of water.”
11. A parent tells a nurse that her toddler drink a quart of milk a day and has a
poor appetite for solid foods. The nurse should explain that the toddler is
at risk for which of the following disorders?
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• Rickets
• Iron deficiency anemia
• Obesity
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ATI PEDIATRICS FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE(99 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS)
1. A nurse is teaching the mother of a child who has cystic fibrosis and has a
prescription for pancreatic enzymes three times per day. Which of the
following statements indicatesthat the mother understands the teaching?
• “My child will take the enzymes to improve her metabolism.”
• “My child will take the enzymes 2 hours before meals.”
• “My child will take the enzymes following meals.”
• “My child will take the enzymes to help digest the fat in foods.”
2. A nurse is teaching a parent of a child with hemophilia how to control a
minor bleeding episode. Which of the following statements by the parent
indicates a need for further teaching?
• “I will have my child rest.”
• “I will compress the site.”
• “I will apply heat.”
• “I will elevate the affected part.”
3. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-
day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following
should the nurse recognizeas the most reliable indicator of fluid loss?
• Body weight
• Skin integrity
• Blood pressure
• Respiratory rate
4. Which of the following children should the nurse identify as a potential action of
abuse?
• A child who has frequent visitors
• A child who uses the call light frequently
• A child who has a BMI indicating obesity
• A child whose parents answer questions for the child
5. A nurse is assessing a 3 month old. Which of the following findings should
he report to the provider?
• Unable to pick up an object with his fingers
• Unable to sit without support
• Unable to raise head when in prone position
• Unable to bring an object to mouth
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6. A nurse is admitting a 6 month old infant who has dehydration. Which of
the following amounts of urinary output should indicate to the nurse that
the treatment has confirmed the fluid imbalance?
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• 2 mL/kg/hr.
• 0.5 mL/kg/hr.
• 7.5 mL/kg/hr.
• 15 mL/kg/hr.
7. A nurse is planning care for an infant who has spina bifida and is to
undergo surgical ? Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
• Maintain the infant in the supine position
• Provide a latex free environment
• Limit visitors to immediate family members
• Initiate contact precautions
8. A nurse is caring for a child who has just died. The parents ask to be left
alone so that they ? The nurse should:
• Discourage this because it will only prolong their grief
• Grant their request
• Kindly explain that they need to say good bye to their child now and leave
• Assess why they feel that this is necessary
9. A nurse is educating new parents on risk factors for sudden infant
death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following statements by a parent
would indicate a need for additional teaching?
• “I will give my baby a pacifier during naps and at bedtime.”
• “Our baby will sleep in my bed because I am breastfeeding.”
• “My baby will be placed on her back when sleeping.”
• “We will remove blankets and toys from the crib.”
10. A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has spina bifida and is paralyzed
from the waist down. Which of the following statements by the client would
indicate to the nurse a needfor further teaching?
• “I only need to catheterize myself twice every day.”
• “I only use a suppository every night to have a bowel movement.”
• “I do wheelchair exercises while watching TV.”
• “I carry a water bottle with me because I drink a lot of water.”
11. A parent tells a nurse that her toddler drink a quart of milk a day and has a
poor appetite for solid foods. The nurse should explain that the toddler is
at risk for which of the following disorders?
, 2027//studyguideATI PEDIATRICS FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE(99 QUESTIONS
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WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS).pdf 2026/ //2027
• Rickets
• Iron deficiency anemia
• Obesity
