ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam R37 Questions
Extract:
A child who has acute glomerulonephritis
Question 1 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 school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour. The nurse should place the client on which of the following diets?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet helps manage edema and fluid overload in acute glomerulonephritis, addressing fluid retention and hypertension.
Extract:
An infant who has severe dehydration from acute gastroenteritis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting an infant who has severe dehydration from acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A weight loss of 13% is indicative of severe dehydration, as it suggests a substantial deficit in fluid volume. A sunken anterior fontanel, not bulging, is typical, bradypnea is unlikely (tachypnea is more common), and a capillary refill of 3 seconds is less specific for severe dehydration.
Extract:
An adolescent who has acute glomerulonephritis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an adolescent who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated BUN (50 mg/dL) is expected in acute glomerulonephritis due to impaired kidney function, reflecting reduced glomerular filtration.
Extract:
An infant who is dehydrated
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an infant who is dehydrated. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Irritability is a common behavioral sign of dehydration in infants, reflecting discomfort and neurological effects of fluid loss.