ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
An infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of fluid loss?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Body weight is the most reliable indicator of fluid loss, as it directly reflects changes in body fluid levels.
Extract:
A child requiring an abdominal assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a child. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: The sequence is inspection, auscultation, superficial palpation, and deep palpation to avoid altering bowel sounds and to systematically assess the abdomen.
Extract:
A 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent of a 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen is appropriate for managing mild discomfort post-procedure.
Extract:
A 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following repair of a cleft lip and palate. The provider prescribes restraints.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following repair of a cleft lip and palate. The provider prescribes restraints. The nurse should apply which of the following types of restraints for this infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elbow restraints are typically used for infants following oral surgeries to prevent them from putting their hands to their mouth, important for cleft lip and palate repairs.
Extract:
A school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents about illness management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Testing urine for ketones is important during illness as it can indicate the presence of ketoacidosis, a potentially life-threatening complication in children with type 1 diabetes.