ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A child who has otitis media.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has otitis media. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tugging on the ear is a common sign of discomfort in children with otitis media due to pressure and pain in the middle ear.
Extract:
A 2-month-old infant with Hirschsprung's disease.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 2-month-old infant with Hirschsprung's disease. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize is associated with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hirschsprung's disease (congenital aganglionic megacolon) leads to inadequate motility of part of the intestine and results in a mechanical obstruction.
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: D
Rationale: A 13% weight loss indicates severe dehydration, providing a direct measure of fluid loss in the infant.
Extract:
A toddler.
Question 4 of 5
When the nurse examines a toddler, she suggests to his mother that the activity that could most appropriately foster his developmental task according to Erikson would be to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the toddler to pull a talking-duck toy supports their developmental task of autonomy and initiative by promoting physical activity and exploration.
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.