ATI RN
ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection. Which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize as therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Needleless syringe and doll allow therapeutic play to cope with injections.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection. Which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize as therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Needleless syringe and doll allow therapeutic play to cope with injections.
Extract:
3-month-old is admitted with severe diarrhea. Yesterday, the infant weighed 11 pounds (5 kg). Today, this infant weighs 9 pounds, 8 ounces (4.3 kg).
Question 3 of 5
Based on this information, the nurse documents that the infant has:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Significant weight loss (11 to 9 pounds, 8 ounces) indicates severe dehydration due to fluid loss.
Extract:
Child who has a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Which of the following diagnostic tests will confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sweat chloride test is the gold standard for cystic fibrosis diagnosis.
Extract:
6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following nursing interventions is unnecessary in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring head circumference is unnecessary in a 6-year-old, as it is relevant for infants to monitor intracranial pressure.