ATI RN
ATI Nur235 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
3-year-old child with 160 mL urine output over 8 hours, weighing 33 lb.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who has had 160 mL of urine output over the past 8 hour period. The child weighs 33 lb. After calculating the client's urinary output, which action is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The urine output of 1.3 mL/kg/hr is within the normal range (1-2 mL/kg/hr) for a 15 kg child, so continued monitoring is appropriate.
Extract:
Newborn admitted with myelomeningocele.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn has been admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of myelomeningocele. The nurse could expect which of the following with the disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Myelomeningocele causes lower extremity paralysis due to spinal cord involvement.
Extract:
Pediatric client with diabetes insipidus treated with vasopressin.
Question 3 of 5
A pediatric client with diabetes insipidus (DI) is being treated with vasopressin. The nurse would assess the client closely for signs and symptoms of which condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vasopressin can cause water retention, mimicking SIADH, requiring close monitoring for hyponatremia.
Extract:
Toddler with iron-deficiency anemia taking iron supplements.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a toddler who has iron-deficiency anemia and is taking iron supplements. Which statement by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Routine blood count monitoring is essential to evaluate the effectiveness of iron supplementation and adjust dosages.
Extract:
Pediatric client with nephrotic syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a pediatric client who has been admitted with nephrotic syndrome. Which medication should the nurse expect to administer for the therapeutic management of nephrotic syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone reduces inflammation and proteinuria, key in managing nephrotic syndrome.