ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A child who is experiencing status asthmaticus.
Question 1 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 toddler.
Question 2 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:
An adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Annual influenza vaccination is important for adolescents with type 1 diabetes to prevent infections that can affect blood glucose control.
Extract:
A 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection. Which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize is therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing the child to play with a needleless syringe and a doll is therapeutic as it gives the child a sense of control and understanding of the injection process, helping to reduce fear and anxiety.
Extract:
A child who has cystic fibrosis and has a prescription for pancreatic enzymes three times per day.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching the mother of a child who has cystic fibrosis and has a prescription for pancreatic enzymes three times per day. Which of the following statements indicates that the mother understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes are used to help digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, which is essential for children with cystic fibrosis who have pancreatic insufficiency.