ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
An infant who has a congenital heart defect.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a congenital heart defect. Which of the following defects is associated with increased pulmonary blood flow?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patent ductus arteriosus allows increased blood flow from the aorta to the pulmonary artery, leading to increased pulmonary blood flow, unlike the other defects which typically reduce pulmonary flow or affect systemic circulation.
Extract:
A child who is 2 hr postoperative following a tonsillectomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hr postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following fluid items should the nurse offer the at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crushed ice can soothe the throat and help prevent bleeding by constricting blood vessels, making it appropriate for the immediate postoperative period after a tonsillectomy.
Extract:
An infant who has a congenital heart defect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a congenital heart defect. Which of the following defects is associated with increased pulmonary blood flow?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patent ductus arteriosus allows increased blood flow from the aorta to the pulmonary artery, leading to increased pulmonary blood flow, unlike the other defects which typically reduce pulmonary flow or affect systemic circulation.
Extract:
A child who has a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Which of the following diagnostic tests will confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sweat chloride test is the gold standard diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis, measuring chloride levels in sweat, which are elevated in this condition.
Extract:
The nurse is assessing a 2-year-old client with symptoms of excessive drooling, respiratory distress, difficulty swallowing, and difficulty speaking.
Question 5 of 5
Based on these assessment findings, which conditions does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epiglottitis presents with drooling, respiratory distress, dysphagia, and dysphonia due to severe epiglottis swelling, making it a medical emergency distinct from croup or bronchiolitis.