ATI RN
ATINur2708 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Child having a seizure.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: A: Assessing airway patency ensures breathing during a seizure. D: Side-lying position prevents aspiration. E: Removing objects prevents injury.
Extract:
13-year-old daughter reporting headaches, grades dropped, sleeping late and going to bed early.
Question 2 of 5
A mother is telling the school nurse about her concerns regarding her 13-year-old daughter, who reports headaches. The child's grades have dropped, and the child is sleeping late and going to bed early every night. Which would the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: A history and physical examination is the priority to rule out medical causes for headaches and behavioral changes.
Extract:
Infant being treated for hydrocephalus with a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse provides education to the parent of an infant being treated for hydrocephalus with a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. Which statement by the parent indicates the need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Stating the shunt is the only surgery needed is incorrect, as revisions or replacements may be required, indicating a need for further teaching.
Extract:
School-age child involved in a motor-vehicle crash. Vital Signs 1845: Temperature 37.2°C (99.9°F), Pulse rate 95/min, Respiratory rate 25/min, Blood pressure 112/68 mm Hg, Oxygen saturation 95% room air. 2125: Temperature 37.1°C (98.8°F), Pulse rate 94/min, Respiratory rate 23/min, Blood pressure 110/64 mm Hg, Oxygen saturation 93% room air.
Question 4 of 5
Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The child is at highest risk for developing evidenced by the client's
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: A: Pulmonary embolism is a risk post-trauma due to immobility. B: Declining oxygen saturation (95% to 93%) suggests respiratory compromise, a potential sign of embolism.
Extract:
Clinical manifestations of acromegaly.
Question 5 of 5
Clinical manifestations of acromegaly include:
Correct Answer: A,B,C,F
Rationale: A: Skin tags develop due to hormonal changes. B: Voice softening occurs from vocal cord enlargement. C: Muscle weakness results from hormonal effects. F: Soft tissue swelling is caused by excess growth hormone.