ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A young child suspected of having coarctation of the aorta.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a young child and suspects coarctation of the aorta based on which finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unequal pulses in the upper and lower extremities are a classic sign of coarctation of the aorta, as the obstruction typically affects blood flow to the lower body.
Extract:
Administer 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride 1,000 mL IV to infuse over 12 hr.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride 1,000 mL IV to infuse over 12 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate the infusion rate, divide the total volume (1,000 mL) by the infusion time (12 hours): 1,000 ÷ 12 = 83.33 mL/hr. Rounded to the nearest whole number, the rate is 83 mL/hr.
Extract:
A client who has an acute asthma exacerbation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic sees a client who has an acute asthma exacerbation. Which of the following medications should reduce the symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol is a bronchodilator used as a rescue medication to relieve acute asthma symptoms by relaxing the airway muscles and easing breathing.
Extract:
A 6-month-old infant following a procedure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing pain following a procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased crying episodes are a common sign of pain in infants, as they often use crying to express discomfort or distress.
Extract:
A 10-month-old infant.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 10-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: By 9-10 months, infants should sit steadily without support. Difficulty in doing so might indicate developmental delay and should be reported.