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Pediatric ATI Proctored Test Questions
Question 1 of 9
When educating the parents of a child diagnosed with hypothyroidism, the nurse mentions that the child should avoid goitrogens. Which of the following will the nurse mention as an example?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cabbage is an example of a goitrogen. Goitrogens are substances that interfere with the normal function of the thyroid gland by inhibiting iodine uptake. Cabbage, along with other cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, contain compounds that can have this effect and should be consumed in moderation by individuals with hypothyroidism to prevent worsening of their condition.
Question 2 of 9
Which of the following are classical clinical manifestations that a patient with diabetes mellitus will exhibit EXCEPT?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 9
You have arrived for your shift on the children's ward and need to assess a 2-year-old who is accompanied by his father. Identify the appropriate strategy to successfully complete a focused assessment:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 9
Fred, a 12-year-old boy, is diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which of the following symptoms would Nurse Nica expect to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pain is a common symptom associated with pneumococcal pneumonia. It can occur due to inflammation of the pleura or irritation of the lung tissue, leading to sharp or stabbing pain that worsens with breathing or coughing. While cough and fever are also common with pneumonia, chest pain is particularly significant in this case.
Question 5 of 9
The parents of a child hospitalized with asthma who is recovering and is being prepared for discharge are receiving home care instructions from the nurse. Which statement by a parent indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The statement 'We need to maintain droplet precautions and a quiet environment for at least 2 weeks' indicates a need for further instruction. Asthma management does not typically require maintaining droplet precautions. The focus should be on environmental control, medication adherence, and monitoring symptoms rather than droplet precautions, which are more relevant for contagious respiratory infections.
Question 6 of 9
A mother of a 6-year-old actively playing child, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus a year ago, calls a clinic nurse and reports that the child has been sick. She checked the child's urine, which was positive for ketones. What should the nurse instruct the mother to do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 7 of 9
A 7-year-old child named Kanjaga exhibits symptoms like fatigue, slow heart rate, dry skin, slower growth, and delayed puberty. Which of the following is the appropriate diagnosis for this deficiency that slows body processes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 8 of 9
What is the term for a condition where there is a failure of the pituitary to produce sufficient growth hormone to sustain normal growth in children, with 80% of cases being idiopathic? It may present with familial patterns, affecting males more than females.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Growth hormone deficiency refers to a condition where there is inadequate production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. This results in impaired growth in children. While 80% of cases are of unknown cause (idiopathic), some may have familial patterns. It is more common in males than females. Cretinism is a condition of severe hypothyroidism during infancy, not related to growth hormone. Hypothyroidism is a disorder involving low thyroid hormone levels, and precocious puberty is the early onset of puberty. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Growth hormone deficiency.'
Question 9 of 9
The word hormone is derived from the Greek 'hormao' meaning 'I excite or arouse.' Hormones communicate this effect through their unique chemical structures recognized by specific receptors on their target cells, their patterns of secretion, and their concentrations in the general or local circulation. Which of the following is NOT a function of hormones?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.