ATI RN
ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Child who is in sickle cell crisis.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is in sickle cell crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High fever is common in sickle cell crisis due to infections or tissue ischemia.
Extract:
Infants who have cystic fibrosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is presenting an in-service about the use of postural drainage for infants who have cystic fibrosis. Which of the following positions should the nurse identify as being contraindicated for the infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trendelenburg increases reflux and aspiration risk in cystic fibrosis.
Extract:
Child with polycythemia caused by a congenital heart disorder.
Question 3 of 5
Which health teaching concept should the nurse emphasize when instructing the parents of a child with polycythemia caused by a congenital heart disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preventing dehydration reduces blood viscosity and thrombotic risk.
Extract:
Infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature.
Question 4 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: C
Rationale: Body weight is the most reliable indicator of fluid loss in infants.
Extract:
Child who has a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Which of the following diagnostic tests will confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sweat chloride test is the gold standard for cystic fibrosis diagnosis.