ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam R37 Questions
Extract:
A 6-week-old infant who has a pyloric stenosis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-week-old infant who has a pyloric stenosis. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Projectile vomiting, especially after feeding, is a classic sign of pyloric stenosis due to the obstruction at the stomach outlet.
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: D
Rationale: Checking the child's daily weight is crucial to monitor fluid status and renal function in acute glomerulonephritis, as fluid retention is a common issue that can affect treatment decisions.
Extract:
A male infant who has a palpable, sausage-shaped mass in the upper right quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a male infant who has a palpable, sausage-shaped mass in the upper right quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus. The nurse should recognize that which of the following diagnoses is associated with these findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intussusception is characterized by a palpable, sausage-shaped mass and bloody, mucus-filled stools due to telescoping of the intestine, causing obstruction.
Extract:
A 2-month-old infant who is hungry more than usual but is projectile vomiting immediately after eating
Question 4 of 5
A parent calls a clinic and reports to a nurse that his 2-month-old infant is hungry more than usual but is projectile vomiting immediately after eating. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Projectile vomiting in a 2-month-old may indicate a serious condition like pyloric stenosis, requiring immediate medical evaluation at the clinic.
Extract:
A child with symptoms of anaphylactic shock
Question 5 of 5
A child is brought to the emergency room with symptoms of anaphylactic shock. Which of the following cues would be most indicative of anaphylactic shock?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheezing and difficulty breathing are hallmark signs of anaphylactic shock due to airway constriction and bronchoconstriction, posing an immediate threat to life.