ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A newborn who has hydrocephalus.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has hydrocephalus. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dilated scalp veins are a common manifestation of hydrocephalus in newborns due to increased intracranial pressure causing the skull to expand.
Extract:
A school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents about illness management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Testing urine for ketones is important during illness as it can indicate the presence of ketoacidosis, a potentially life-threatening complication in children with type 1 diabetes.
Extract:
A 2-year-old child in an acute care setting. Vital Signs: A: BP 90/52 mm Hg, heart rate 120/min, respirations 28/min, axillary temperature 37.3°C. B: BP 79/40 mm Hg, heart rate 135/min, respirations 32/min, oral temperature 38°C. C: BP 85/50 mm Hg, heart rate 95/min, respirations 26/min, axillary temperature 36.7°C. D: BP 88/45 mm Hg, heart rate 113/min, respirations 28/min, oral temperature 37.6°C.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child in an acute care setting. Which of the following vital signs require immediate notification to a primary care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A blood pressure of 79/40 mm Hg is low for a 2-year-old, and the elevated heart rate of 135/min and increased respirations suggest significant distress or volume depletion, requiring immediate attention.
Extract:
A preschooler with acute nasopharyngitis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a preschooler with acute nasopharyngitis. Which information should the nurse include when teaching the parents about this health problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coughing helps to clear mucus from the airways, and suppressing it can lead to complications such as mucus buildup and infection.
Extract:
A parent of a toddler.
Question 5 of 5
A parent of a toddler asks a nurse at a well-child visit how the child's frequent temper tantrums can best be handled. Which of the following actions should the nurse suggest to the parent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ignoring temper tantrums is often recommended because giving attention to the tantrum can reinforce the behavior. Consistently ignoring the tantrum can help decrease their frequency over time.