ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam NURS 243 Spring 2014 Questions
Extract:
A year-old child with a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed. The nurse recognizes that which of the following therapeutic actions will help improve the child's cooperation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A storybook about a cat with diabetes helps the child understand their condition in a relatable, non-threatening way, improving cooperation with diabetes management.
Extract:
An infant.
Question 2 of 5
When performing a physical assessment on an infant, the nurse understands that which of the following techniques will aid in the ability to complete the examination?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Parental presence, auscultating first, gentle voice, and starting with head assessments reduce infant distress, while expecting cooperation is unrealistic.
Extract:
Parents obtaining informed consent for a child.
Question 3 of 5
When assisting in obtaining informed consent for a child, which of the following actions were taken?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Ensuring no pressure, explaining risks/benefits, and discussing alternatives ensure informed consent is clear and voluntary, avoiding complex terminology.
Extract:
An infant with a history of bronchopneumonia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant who has a history of bronchopneumonia. What should the nurse anticipate when monitoring laboratory results? Which of the following venous blood gas results should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bronchopneumonia causes hypoxemia (low pO2), hypercapnia (high pCO2), and compensatory HCO3 increase, indicating respiratory acidosis.
Extract:
An infant admitted with dehydration.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the intake and output record from the previous 8-hour shift for an infant admitted with dehydration. The nurse also reviews the most recent lab results in the chart. Based on the information in the chart provided, the nurse determines which of the following to be correct regarding this patient during the 8-hour shift?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lab results likely indicate dehydration, consistent with the admission diagnosis and lack of specific improvement data.