ATI RN
ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
6-week-old infant who has pyloric stenosis.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-week-old infant who has pyloric stenosis. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Projectile vomiting is a hallmark of pyloric stenosis due to pyloric obstruction.
Extract:
School-aged child is diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis.
Question 2 of 5
A school-aged child is diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis. What should the nurse teach the parents about the care that this child will need at home?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Completing antibiotics prevents complications like rheumatic fever.
Extract:
Child with laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup).
Question 3 of 5
Which measure would be most effective in aiding bronchodilation in a child with laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Racemic epinephrine reduces airway swelling, aiding bronchodilation.
Extract:
2-month-old infant following a surgical procedure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 2-month-old infant following a surgical procedure. Which of the following pain rating scales should the nurse plan to use to determine the infant's level of pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: FLACC scale is suitable for assessing pain in infants.
Extract:
12-year-old child who is newly diagnosed with asthma.
Question 5 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 prevents asthma attacks, indicating effective teaching.