ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Exam 3 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 7-year-old child who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A. Increased capillary refill is not typically associated with hypoglycemia but may indicate poor peripheral circulation. B. Shakiness is a common manifestation of hypoglycemia due to the release of epinephrine in response to low blood sugar levels. C. Thirst is more commonly associated with hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) rather than hypoglycemia. D. Decreased appetite may occur in hypoglycemia, but it is not as specific a symptom as shakiness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who has acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that treatment has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Temperature within normal range may indicate the absence of infection, but it does not specifically indicate effectiveness of treatment for glomerulonephritis. B. Absence of pain with voiding is a positive sign but does not directly indicate the effectiveness of treatment for glomerulonephritis. C. Clear urine indicates resolution of hematuria, a common symptom of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, suggesting treatment effectiveness. D. Odorless urine is a general characteristic of urine and does not specifically indicate the effectiveness of treatment for glomerulonephritis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 1-year-old child who has been hospitalized. Which of the following items in the child's room is a common source of health care-associated infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A. Unopened bottles of formula are not typically a source of healthcare-associated infection. B. Bedside computer keyboards can harbor various pathogens and are commonly touched by multiple individuals without thorough cleaning, making them a common source of healthcare-associated infections. C. Disposable diapers, if properly disposed of and not reused, are not typically a source of healthcare-associated infection. D. Protective plastic gowns, if used appropriately, are not typically a source of healthcare-associated infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant during a well-baby visit. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A. No head lag when pulled to a sitting position is a normal finding at 4 months of age and does not require notification of the provider. B. The Doll's eye reflex (also known as oculocephalic reflex) should be absent by 4 months of age. Its persistence could indicate neurological abnormalities and warrants further evaluation by the provider. C. Presence of tears when crying is a normal physiological response and does not require notification of the provider. D. Positive Babinski reflex is normal in infants under 2 years old and typically disappears by 12 to 24 months of age. It does not require immediate notification of the provider.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschool-age child who is in the immediate postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following assessment findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A. Increasing throat pain is expected post-tonsillectomy and can be managed with pain medication. While important to address, it is not the priority in this situation. B. Refusing clear liquids might indicate discomfort or difficulty swallowing, but it is not as immediately concerning as other symptoms. C. Crying often may be due to discomfort or fear but is not as indicative of potential complications as frequent swallowing. D. Frequent swallowing could indicate bleeding, a potential complication post-tonsillectomy, and requires immediate attention to prevent further complications.