ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
An infant following a motor vehicle crash
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant following a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to identify increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased sleeping or lethargy can indicate a change in consciousness, a key sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). A is a normal response, B is not specific to ICP, and D suggests dehydration, not ICP.
Extract:
A child who has acute glomerulonephritis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring assesses fluid balance and kidney function, critical in acute glomerulonephritis. A, C, and D are important but not the immediate priority.
Extract:
A toddler diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by a mother of a toddler diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome indicates that the mother understands the teaching about the disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding high-sodium foods like chips and bologna shows understanding of dietary needs in nephrotic syndrome to reduce fluid retention. A, B, and D reflect misunderstandings about treatment.
Extract:
An 8-month-old infant
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an 8-month-old infant for cerebral palsy. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of the condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Needing support to sit indicates motor delays typical of cerebral palsy. A, C, and D are normal developmental milestones.
Extract:
A 9 yr. old child with both hydrocephalus and a cardiac defect weighs 55 pounds. He requires digoxin by mouth once daily, the dose should be held if there are any symptoms of toxicity. After listening to the apical rate for one full minute, you note it is only 50.
Question 5 of 5
Should you administer the digoxin as ordered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An apical rate of 50 indicates bradycardia, a sign of digoxin toxicity. Digoxin should be held to prevent worsening toxicity. B, C, and D risk harm by ignoring the toxicity symptom.