ATI RN
ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Parents of school-age boys.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a health program for the parents of school-age boys. Which of the following information about pubescent changes should the nurse include in the program?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Growth spurts typically occur toward the end of mid-puberty.
Extract:
3-month-old is admitted with severe diarrhea. Yesterday, the infant weighed 11 pounds (5 kg). Today, this infant weighs 9 pounds, 8 ounces (4.3 kg).
Question 2 of 5
Based on this information, the nurse documents that the infant has:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Significant weight loss (11 to 9 pounds, 8 ounces) indicates severe dehydration due to fluid loss.
Extract:
15-month-old toddler.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 15-month-old toddler. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inability to stand without support at 15 months indicates a developmental delay.
Extract:
4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection. Which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize as therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Needleless syringe and doll allow therapeutic play to cope with injections.
Extract:
Child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Side-lying position prevents aspiration during vomiting.