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ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
A school-age child who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the child indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eating a snack before exercise prevents hypoglycemia, showing understanding of diabetes management. A, B, and C are incorrect: insulin is refrigerated, not frozen; insulin is needed during illness; and C is accurate but less specific.
Extract:
A school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents about illness management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Testing urine for ketones during illness prevents diabetic ketoacidosis. A is incorrect (hydration is key), B is valid but less urgent, and D is dangerous (insulin should not be withheld).
Extract:
An adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating, with a blood glucose level of 55 mg/dL
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is expected in hypoglycemia (55 mg/dL) due to adrenaline release. A, B, and C are associated with hyperglycemia or other conditions.
Extract:
A child with epilepsy has been seizure free for 2 years
Question 4 of 5
A child with epilepsy has been seizure free for 2 years. A father asks the nurse how much longer the child will need to take the anti-seizure medications. The nurse includes which of the following in the response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A step-wise reduction in anti-seizure medication is standard to monitor for seizure recurrence. B, C, and D are incorrect: not all patients have lifelong seizures, epilepsy isn't always hereditary, and it's not gender-specific to offspring.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing a seizure
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning laterally prevents aspiration during a seizure. B, C, and D risk injury or are ineffective.