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ATI Pediatrics Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is an appropriate nursing intervention to minimize separation anxiety in a hospitalized toddler?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging parents to room in with the hospitalized toddler is an appropriate nursing intervention to minimize separation anxiety. This allows the child to maintain a sense of security and familiarity by having their primary caregivers close by. Having parents present can provide comfort, reassurance, and emotional support for the child during their hospital stay, which can help alleviate separation anxiety. Additionally, parents can continue to provide their usual care and routines for the child, further promoting a sense of stability and security.
Question 2 of 5
An adolescent teen has bulimia. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect to assess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bulimia involves recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting. The frequent exposure of the teeth to stomach acid during vomiting can lead to erosion of tooth enamel. This can result in dental issues such as decay, sensitivity, and discoloration. Therefore, erosion of tooth enamel is a common assessment finding in individuals with bulimia. The other options (A. Diarrhea, B. Amenorrhea, C. Cold intolerance) are not typically associated with bulimia.
Question 3 of 5
Which side effects should the nurse monitor when a child is taking an antipsychotic medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which is the most common cause of acute renal failure in children?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inadequate perfusion, usually due to conditions such as shock or severe dehydration, is the most common cause of acute renal failure in children. Reduced blood flow to the kidneys impairs their ability to function properly and filter waste products from the blood. This can lead to a rapid decline in kidney function and the development of acute renal failure. Other potential causes such as pyelonephritis, tubular destruction, and urinary tract obstruction can also result in acute renal failure, but inadequate perfusion is the most common trigger, especially in pediatric patients.
Question 5 of 5
A chest radiograph film is ordered for a child with suspected cardiac problems. The child's parent asks the nurse, "What will the radiograph show about the heart?" What knowledge about the x-ray should the nurse include in the response to the parents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A chest radiograph film, commonly known as a chest X-ray, shows a permanent record of the size and configuration of the heart. It can provide information about the overall size and shape of the heart, the presence of any abnormalities (such as an enlarged heart), and the position of the heart within the chest cavity. While a chest X-ray can also show the bones of the chest, it is primarily used to visualize the heart and lungs. It does not measure electrical potential generated from heart muscle (which would be seen on an ECG) or show a computerized image of heart vessels and tissues (which would typically require more advanced imaging techniques such as a CT scan or MRI).