ATI RN
ATINur2708 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Child diagnosed with medical abuse by his mother, suspected of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
Question 1 of 5
A child has been diagnosed with medical abuse by his mother who is suspected of Munchausen syndrome by proxy. When setting goals, which is of the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C: Establishing the child's safety is the priority to prevent further harm from medical abuse.
Extract:
12-month-old child diagnosed with congenital cerebral palsy.
Question 2 of 5
A parent brings a 12-month-old child diagnosed with congenital cerebral palsy to the clinic. The nurse completes an assessment. Which assessment finding does the nurse determine needs immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Suspected failure to thrive indicates potential nutritional or health issues, requiring immediate intervention.
Extract:
Child who ingested laundry detergent pods (Tide pods).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who ingested laundry detergent pods (Tide pods). Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Respiratory status is the priority due to the risk of aspiration or airway swelling from chemical irritation, which can be life-threatening.
Extract:
Client with a cervical spinal cord injury from a fall.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is monitoring a client who has a cervical spinal cord injury from a fall. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: A: Hypotension occurs in neurogenic shock from cervical injuries. B: Hyperthermia results from impaired temperature regulation. C: Weakened gag reflex increases aspiration risk. E: Absence of bowel sounds indicates paralytic ileus, a common complication.
Extract:
Child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Question 5 of 5
The physician of a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis asks the nurse to telephone the school to arrange a new activity program for her. A change the nurse would anticipate arranging for the child is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Modifying the exercise program accommodates joint health, allowing safe participation in activities.