ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
An 18-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the toddler is sitting quietly in the corner of the crib, sucking her thumb, and turns away from the nurse.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the nurse observes the toddler sitting quietly in the corner of the crib, sucking her thumb. When the nurse approaches the crib, the toddler turns away from the nurse. The nurse should understand that these behaviors indicate which of the following developmental reactions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regression is when a child reverts to earlier behaviors, such as thumb-sucking, as a coping mechanism in response to stress or separation from the primary caregiver.
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 school-aged child diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis.
Question 3 of 5
A school-aged child is diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis. What of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Completing the entire course of antibiotics is crucial to prevent complications such as rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis.
Extract:
A toddler with temper tantrums.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about temper tantrums. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Temper tantrums are a normal developmental phase where toddlers express frustration and attempt to gain control of their environment.
Extract:
An adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 5 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.