ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A 3-year-old child suspected to have a developmental delay.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child and suspects the child may have a developmental delay. Which of the following actions is a priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The priority is to discuss the findings with the primary care provider to determine the next steps in diagnosis and intervention. Early identification and referral are crucial for addressing developmental delays.
Extract:
A school-age child who has mild persistent asthma.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has mild persistent asthma. Which of the following is an expected finding? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale:
Extract:
Newborns in general.
Question 3 of 5
Coarctation of the aorta demonstrates few symptoms in newborns. What is a important assessment to the nurse make on all newborns to help reveal this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recording an upper extremity blood pressure compared to a lower extremity blood pressure can reveal coarctation of the aorta, as it often results in higher blood pressure in the upper body.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing a seizure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning the child laterally (on their side) is important to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration during a seizure.
Extract:
A school-aged child with sickle-cell anemia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a school-aged child with sickle-cell anemia. Which assessment finding is consistent with this child's diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slightly yellow sclera (jaundice) is consistent with sickle-cell anemia due to the breakdown of red blood cells, which can lead to an increased level of bilirubin.