ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
An 11-month-old infant
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an 11-month-old infant. Which of the following manifestations is associated with a CNS infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bulging fontanel indicates increased intracranial pressure from a CNS infection like meningitis. A, B, and D are not specific to CNS infections.
Extract:
A child who has nephrotic syndrome
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Facial edema is typical in nephrotic syndrome due to protein loss and fluid retention. A, B, and C are not characteristic.
Extract:
A child who has pertussis
Question 3 of 5
The child's parent asks the nurse what the common name for this disease is. The nurse should respond with which of the following common names?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Whooping cough is the common name for pertussis, a bacterial infection causing severe coughing spells with a 'whoop' sound. A is incorrect as mumps is a viral infection of salivary glands. C is wrong as fifth disease causes a facial rash. D is incorrect as chickenpox causes an itchy rash.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following best describes a neuroblastoma?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neuroblastoma often metastasizes before diagnosis due to non-specific symptoms. A, B, and C are incorrect as they don't characterize neuroblastoma.
Extract:
A child who is immunosuppressed due to leukemia or chemotherapeutic agents
Question 5 of 5
Nursing care of a child who is immunosuppressed due to leukemia or chemotherapeutic agents should include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Good handwashing prevents infection transmission in immunosuppressed children. A is incorrect as sharing a room with an infectious patient risks infection. B is wrong as fluid restriction causes dehydration. C is incorrect as strict isolation may cause psychological distress.