PEDS ATI RETAKE 2024 2023,2022 AND 2019 EXAMS (4
RETAKE EXAMS QS AND ANS) EACH EXAM CONTAINS
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Question 1
A nurse is assisting a child who has multiple closed fractures of the lower
extremities due to a motor-vehicle crash. The nurse should monitor the child
for which of the following complications during the first 24 hr. after the injury
occurred?
A. Osteomyelitis
B. Compartment syndrome
C. Volkmann ischemic contracture
D. Renal calculi
E. Fat embolism
Correct Answer: B) Compartment syndrome
Rationale: Compartment syndrome is a serious complication that can
occur within the first 24-48 hours after a fracture, especially in the
lower extremities, due to increased pressure within a confined
fascial space, leading to compromised circulation and nerve
function.
Question 2
A nurse is teaching the parent of a toddler who has phenylketonuria (PKU)
about meal planning. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A. Use aspartame as a sugar substitute.
B. Avoid foods containing milk products.
C. Increase the toddler's protein consumption.
D. Limit foods high in iron.
E. Encourage consumption of nuts and seeds.
Correct Answer: B) Avoid foods containing milk products.
Rationale: Phenylketonuria (PKU) requires a strict diet low in
phenylalanine. Milk products, along with meat, eggs, and nuts, are
RETAKE EXAMS QS AND ANS) EACH EXAM CONTAINS
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Question 1
A nurse is assisting a child who has multiple closed fractures of the lower
extremities due to a motor-vehicle crash. The nurse should monitor the child
for which of the following complications during the first 24 hr. after the injury
occurred?
A. Osteomyelitis
B. Compartment syndrome
C. Volkmann ischemic contracture
D. Renal calculi
E. Fat embolism
Correct Answer: B) Compartment syndrome
Rationale: Compartment syndrome is a serious complication that can
occur within the first 24-48 hours after a fracture, especially in the
lower extremities, due to increased pressure within a confined
fascial space, leading to compromised circulation and nerve
function.
Question 2
A nurse is teaching the parent of a toddler who has phenylketonuria (PKU)
about meal planning. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A. Use aspartame as a sugar substitute.
B. Avoid foods containing milk products.
C. Increase the toddler's protein consumption.
D. Limit foods high in iron.
E. Encourage consumption of nuts and seeds.
Correct Answer: B) Avoid foods containing milk products.
Rationale: Phenylketonuria (PKU) requires a strict diet low in
phenylalanine. Milk products, along with meat, eggs, and nuts, are
