ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A 6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following nursing interventions is unnecessary in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring head circumference every shift is not typically required for a 6-year-old with bacterial meningitis, as it is more relevant in infants where rapid head growth could indicate increased intracranial pressure.
Extract:
Parents of a toddler.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about child development to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following developmental tasks should the nurse include as expected of a toddler?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Toddlers are beginning to cooperate in simple chores and tasks, which aligns with their developmental stage.
Extract:
A 2-month-old infant following a surgical procedure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 2-month-old infant following a surgical procedure. Which of the following pain rating scales should the nurse plan to use to determine the infant's level of pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The FLACC scale is designed for infants and young children who cannot verbally communicate their pain, making it suitable for a 2-month-old.
Extract:
A child with sickle cell anemia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is instructing the parents of a child with sickle cell anemia on safety precautions. What should the nurse emphasize during this teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring adequate hydration is crucial for preventing sickle cell crises. Dehydration can increase blood viscosity, leading to sickling of the red blood cells and subsequent pain and complications.
Extract:
A 2-month-old infant with Hirschsprung's disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 2-month-old infant with Hirschsprung's disease. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize is associated with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hirschsprung's disease (congenital aganglionic megacolon) leads to inadequate motility of part of the intestine and results in a mechanical obstruction.