ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam 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: A
Rationale: Projectile vomiting is a classic sign of pyloric stenosis due to the obstruction of the pylorus, preventing normal stomach emptying.
Extract:
A 12-year-old child who is newly diagnosed with asthma.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a 12-year-old child who is newly diagnosed with asthma about managing the condition to prevent asthma attacks. Which of the following statements by the child should indicate to the nurse that the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eliminating allergens that irritate the lungs is an effective strategy for asthma management and prevention of attacks.
Extract:
A child who has a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
Question 3 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: C
Rationale: The sweat chloride test is the primary diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis, as it measures the amount of chloride in sweat, which is elevated in this condition.
Extract:
Administer ceftriaxone 1 g via intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. Available is 1 g ceftriaxone sodium in 100 mL dextrose 5% in water.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone 1 g via intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. Available is 1 g ceftriaxone sodium in 100 mL dextrose 5% in water. The nurse should set the pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculate: 100 mL / 0.5 hr = 200 mL/hr.
Extract:
A child with sickle cell anemia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is instructing the parents of a child with sickle cell anemia on safety precautions. What should the nurse emphasize during this teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring adequate hydration is crucial for preventing sickle cell crises. Dehydration can increase blood viscosity, leading to sickling of the red blood cells and subsequent pain and complications.