ATI RN
ATI Nur235 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Newborn admitted with myelomeningocele.
Question 1 of 5
A newborn has been admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of myelomeningocele. The nurse could expect which of the following with the disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Myelomeningocele causes lower extremity paralysis due to spinal cord involvement.
Extract:
Infant with bladder exstrophy.
Question 2 of 5
An infant is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of bladder exstrophy. What should the nurse prioritize when caring for a client with this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preventing skin breakdown is critical due to constant urine exposure on the bladder and surrounding skin.
Extract:
Infant in post-anesthesia care unit following cleft lip and palate repair.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant in the post-anesthesia care unit following cleft lip and palate repair. What is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elbow restraints prevent the infant from touching the surgical site, protecting the repair.
Extract:
School-age client diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age client diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. What changes indicates recovery in a client with this syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absence of proteinuria indicates kidney function recovery, a key sign of nephrotic syndrome resolution.
Extract:
Asian family with a child hospitalized for leukemia.
Question 5 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.