ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A child who has a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
Question 1 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:
A child with laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup).
Question 2 of 5
Which measure would be most effective in aiding bronchodilation in a child with laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Racemic epinephrine nebulizer therapy is effective in reducing airway inflammation and aiding bronchodilation in croup.
Extract:
An 18-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the toddler is sitting quietly in the corner of the crib, sucking her thumb, and turns away from the nurse.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the nurse observes the toddler sitting quietly in the corner of the crib, sucking her thumb. When the nurse approaches the crib, the toddler turns away from the nurse. The nurse should understand that these behaviors indicate which of the following developmental reactions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regression is when a child reverts to earlier behaviors, such as thumb-sucking, as a coping mechanism in response to stress or separation from the primary caregiver.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing status asthmaticus.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering a short-acting β-agonist (SAB
A) is the priority intervention for immediate relief of acute asthma symptoms and helps to quickly open the airways.
Extract:
A school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents about illness management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Testing urine for ketones is crucial during illness because it helps in early detection of diabetic ketoacidosis, which can be life-threatening.