ATI RN
ATI Nurs 243 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A child who has hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is doing the first intake visit for a child who has hemiplegic cerebral palsy. When developing a plan of care for this child, which of the following goals is the priority for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Modifying the home for safety is the priority because children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy have motor impairments that increase their risk for accidents and injuries. A safe environment is essential for the child’s well-being.
Extract:
An adolescent following an intentional overdose of methylphenidate hydrochloride.
Question 2 of 5
An adolescent presents to the ED following an intentional overdose of methylphenidate hydrochloride. The nurse will anticipate which of the following findings? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: Hallucinations, paranoia, tachycardia, and hypertension are expected due to the stimulant effects of methylphenidate overdose, which increase central nervous system and cardiovascular activity.
Extract:
A child starting antibiotic therapy for bacterial conjunctivitis.
Question 3 of 5
A child is starting antibiotic therapy for bacterial conjunctivitis. The parents ask when the child may return to daycare. The nurse's BEST response would be which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is generally accepted that children with bacterial conjunctivitis can return to daycare after 24 to 48 hours of antibiotic treatment, as the risk of contagion is significantly reduced.
Extract:
A child with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The nurse recognizes that which of the following may trigger anxiety and frustration during the hospitalization? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Overstimulation, illness and pain, and changes in routine can trigger anxiety and frustration in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder due to sensory sensitivities and preference for predictability.
Extract:
An infant with a myelomeningocele.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse understands that in the preoperative period the infant with a myelomeningocele must be placed in which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prone with hips flexed and legs abducted is the best position to avoid pressure on the myelomeningocele sac, prevent trauma, and reduce the risk of infection before surgical repair.