ATI RN
ATI Nur235 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Pediatric client following a tonsillectomy.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is closely monitoring a pediatric client following a tonsillectomy. Which finding would alert the nurse to a postoperative complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate postoperative bleeding, a serious complication requiring immediate evaluation.
Extract:
4-year-old client undergoing developmental assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing a developmental assessment on a 4-year-old client. What assessment finding would warrant further investigation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Speaking in 2-3 word sentences is typical for a 2-year-old, not a 4-year-old, who should use complex sentences, indicating a need for further investigation.
Extract:
7-year-old experiencing enuresis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse has developed a plan of care for a family whose 7-year-old has been experiencing enuresis. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates that further teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting daytime fluids can cause dehydration; evening fluid restriction is more appropriate for enuresis management.
Extract:
Infant in post-anesthesia care unit following cleft lip and palate repair.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant in the post-anesthesia care unit following cleft lip and palate repair. What is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elbow restraints prevent the infant from touching the surgical site, protecting the repair.
Extract:
10-year-old client post-cardiac catheterization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent of a 10-year-old client following cardiac catheterization. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen manages mild discomfort post-catheterization safely.