ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A 10-year-old child who will be hospitalized for an extended period of time.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 10-year-old child who will be hospitalized for an extended period of time. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to meet the client's psychosocial needs according to Erikson?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the child to complete school work helps maintain a sense of normalcy and supports the child's need for achievement and competence, central to Erikson's stage of industry vs. inferiority.
Extract:
A child who has measles.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a child who has measles. Which of the following isolation precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measles is spread through airborne droplets, so airborne precautions are required to prevent the spread of the virus through the air.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing a seizure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning the child laterally (on their side) is important to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration during a seizure.
Extract:
A child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the child in isolation is the priority to prevent the spread of bacterial meningitis, which is highly contagious.
Extract:
A 9-month-old infant.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a 9-month-old infant. Which of the following findings requires further intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Moro reflex should disappear by 4-6 months of age. A positive Moro reflex at 9 months indicates a delay in neurological development and requires further evaluation.