ATI RN
ATI Nurs 307 Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
A newborn with a large patent ductus arteriosus.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn for manifestations of a large patent ductus arteriosus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A large PDA causes a continuous 'machine-like' systolic murmur due to turbulent blood flow from the aorta to the pulmonary artery.
Extract:
A child with suspected acute rheumatic fever.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A recent streptococcal throat infection is a key risk factor for acute rheumatic fever, an inflammatory response to group A streptococcus.
Extract:
A client experiencing anaphylactic shock in response to vaccine administration.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, rapidly reversing airway constriction and hypotension.
Extract:
A child who weighs 20kg receiving 8g of gamma globulin over 12 hours, concentration 8 g in 300 mL.
Question 4 of 5
How many milliliters per hours will the child receive? Round to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 25
Rationale:
Total volume 300 mL ÷ 12 hours = 25 mL/hour.
Extract:
A school-age child who has had a cardiac catheterization with a bandage and bed soaked with blood.
Question 5 of 5
Which is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Direct pressure above the catheterization site stops bleeding, preventing hypovolemic shock.