ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who has asthma.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma. Which of the following areas should the nurse evaluate as the most reliable indicator of central cyanosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The oral mucosa is the most reliable indicator of central cyanosis, as it reflects the oxygenation status of the blood more accurately.
Extract:
A school-aged child diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis.
Question 2 of 5
A school-aged child is diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis. What of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Completing the entire course of antibiotics is crucial to prevent complications such as rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis.
Extract:
An infant who has cystic fibrosis.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: The Trendelenburg position is contraindicated for infants with cystic fibrosis because it can increase the risk of gastroesophageal reflux and aspiration.
Extract:
An 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority immediately after admission?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Auscultating the rate and characteristics of the child's heart sounds is the priority assessment because acute rheumatic fever can cause carditis, which affects the heart valves and can lead to serious complications. Early detection of any cardiac involvement is crucial for timely intervention and management.
Extract:
Newborns in general.
Question 5 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.