ATI RN
ATI Nur235 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
3-year-old diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy.
Question 1 of 5
A 3-year-old is diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy. What information should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Activities should match developmental age to accommodate delays in spastic cerebral palsy.
Extract:
Pediatric client with leukemia receiving chemotherapy, platelets 19,500/mcl, hemoglobin 11 g/dL, WBC 9,800/mcl.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse analyzes the laboratory values of a pediatric client with leukemia who is receiving chemotherapy. The nurse notes the following lab values: platelets 19,500/mcl (nl. 140,000-400,000/mcL), hemoglobin 11 g/dL (nl. 12-16 g/dL), white blood cell count 9,800/mcl (nl. 5,000-10,000/mcL). Based on these findings, which intervention should the nurse prioritize in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A critically low platelet count (19,500/mcl) increases bleeding risk, making bleeding precautions the priority.
Extract:
Asian family with a child hospitalized for leukemia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing a cultural assessment of an Asian family that has a child hospitalized for leukemia. What is the best technique for providing culturally competent care for this family?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Directly asking the family about their culture ensures understanding of their specific beliefs and preferences.
Extract:
18-month-old toddler with 10-day history of irritability, high fever, unresponsive to antibiotics, reddened eyes, cracked lips, strawberry tongue, inflamed oral mucosa, edematous hands and feet, erythematous rash, enlarged cervical lymph node, suspected Kawasaki disease.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reviews the toddler's medical record and assessment findings. The nurse should anticipate a healthcare provider's prescription for and
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-dose IV immunoglobulins reduce inflammation, and aspirin prevents coronary artery complications in Kawasaki disease.
Extract:
4-year-old client with drooling, agitation, and inability to cough.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-year-old client presents to the emergency department with drooling, agitation, and inability to cough. The nurse should recognize these findings are associated with which diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bacterial epiglottitis is characterized by drooling, agitation, and inability to cough, indicating a life-threatening airway obstruction.