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RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
Malignant hyperthermia is a life-threatening condition triggered by certain anesthetic agents. Which of the following is NOT a sign of malignant hyperthermia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Malignant hyperthermia typically presents with rapid onset fever, hypercarbia, and muscle rigidity, but ventricular fibrillation is not a common feature.
Question 2 of 5
A four-year-old patient, whose family follows a strict vegetarian diet, undergoes a prekindergarten physical examination. The pediatric nurse is alert to the patient's potential deficiency of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in strict vegetarians due to its primary presence in animal products.
Question 3 of 5
A preschool-age child is admitted to the hospital with acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis (APIGN). Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The priority nursing diagnosis for a preschool-age child with acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis (APIGN) is 'Risk for Injury related to hypertension' due to the potential complications such as hypertensive encephalopathy. Hypertension poses an immediate threat to the child's well-being, making it crucial to address the risk for injury associated with elevated blood pressure as the top priority.
Question 4 of 5
A 16-year-old mother complaining she feels unhappy living with her husband and his family. The most appropriate action is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale is a screening tool for postnatal depression which might address her unhappiness.
Question 5 of 5
Many factors in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients may affect the prognosis. Which of the following carries the worst outcome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated LDH levels are strongly associated with aggressive disease and poor prognosis.