ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A child who has measles.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a child who has measles. Which of the following isolation precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measles is spread through airborne droplets, so airborne precautions are required to prevent the spread of the virus through the air.
Extract:
A child with type I diabetes mellitus receiving a combination of short acting and long acting insulin.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a child with type I diabetes mellitus to administer insulin. The child is receiving a combination of short acting and long acting insulin. The nurse knows that the child has appropriately learned the technique when the child:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When mixing insulins, the short-acting insulin should be drawn into the syringe first to avoid contamination of the short-acting insulin with the long-acting insulin.
Extract:
A school-aged child with sickle-cell anemia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a school-aged child with sickle-cell anemia. Which assessment finding is consistent with this child's diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slightly yellow sclera (jaundice) is consistent with sickle-cell anemia due to the breakdown of red blood cells, which can lead to an increased level of bilirubin.
Extract:
A school-age child who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the child indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eating a snack before physical activity is crucial to prevent hypoglycemia, especially in a child with type 1 diabetes. This response shows an understanding of managing blood glucose during exercise.
Extract:
A child who is having a seizure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Removing objects from the bed prevents injury, placing the client in a side-lying position reduces aspiration risk, and assessing airway patency ensures adequate breathing. Placing a tongue depressor is contraindicated as it can cause injury.