ATI RN
ATI Nur307 Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has measles. Which of the following areas should the nurse inspect for Koplik spots?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Koplik spots appear on the inside of the cheeks, opposite the lower molars, in measles, identifiable as white or bluish-white spots.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facial twitching could indicate a neurological problem, such as a seizure, requiring immediate attention in sickle cell anemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who is in the acute stage of nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weighing the child daily monitors fluid retention, a key aspect of managing nephrotic syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has HIV. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Annual tuberculosis testing is necessary for children with HIV due to increased risk of opportunistic infections.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has epiglottitis due to an infection with Haemophilus influenzae type B. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: A: Monitoring oxygen saturation assesses respiratory status due to potential airway obstruction. B: Droplet precautions prevent transmission of Haemophilus influenzae type B. E: IV access is needed for fluids and medications in emergency interventions.