ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Quiz 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: B
Rationale: The sweat chloride test is the gold standard diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis, measuring chloride levels in sweat, which are elevated in this condition.
Extract:
An infant who has a congenital heart defect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a congenital heart defect. Which of the following defects is associated with increased pulmonary blood flow?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patent ductus arteriosus allows increased blood flow from the aorta to the pulmonary artery, leading to increased pulmonary blood flow, unlike the other defects which typically reduce pulmonary flow or affect systemic circulation.
Extract:
A child following a tonsillectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a child for manifestations of hemorrhage following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of this postoperative complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate bleeding from the surgical site, as the child may swallow blood, signaling a potential postoperative hemorrhage.
Extract:
A child who has Kawasaki disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Kawasaki disease. Which of the following systems should the nurse monitor in response to this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kawasaki disease primarily affects the cardiovascular system, leading to inflammation of blood vessels, particularly coronary arteries, which can result in coronary artery aneurysms and other cardiac complications.
Extract:
A 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent of a 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acetaminophen can be given for discomfort following cardiac catheterization, as directed by the healthcare provider, to manage pain at the catheter insertion site.