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ATI Pediatric Proctored Exam 2023 Questions

Question 1 of 5

A 4-year-old child is admitted to the hospital secondary to dehydration. Laboratory tests indicate a high hemoglobin and hematocrit, and the serum sodium is below normal levels. Which condition does the nurse suspect based on the current data?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is hypotonic dehydration. The combination of high hemoglobin and hematocrit with low serum sodium indicates hypotonic dehydration. In this condition, there is an excess of solutes relative to water, leading to higher red blood cell concentration (elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit) and low serum sodium levels.

Question 2 of 5

A 4-year-old child is admitted to the hospital secondary to dehydration. Laboratory tests indicate a high hemoglobin and hematocrit, and the serum sodium is below normal levels. Which condition does the nurse suspect based on the current data?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is hypotonic dehydration. The combination of high hemoglobin and hematocrit with low serum sodium indicates hypotonic dehydration. In this condition, there is an excess of solutes relative to water, leading to higher red blood cell concentration (elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit) and low serum sodium levels.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse administers naloxone (Narcan) to a post-op patient experiencing respiratory sedation. What undesirable effect would the nurse anticipate after giving this medication?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Naloxone reverses the effects of narcotics. Although the patient’s respiratory status will improve after administration of naloxone, the pain will be more acute.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is teaching a parent of a child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The nurse should instruct the parent to rotate injection sites to prevent tissue damage and improve insulin absorption.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is not considered a part of body language?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Body language encompasses non-verbal communication cues such as mannerisms, posture, and position. Speech, although a form of communication, is not typically classified as part of body language. Body language mainly refers to gestures, facial expressions, and body movements, which convey messages non-verbally.

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