ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Parents of a toddler.
Question 1 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 child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting beta agonist (SAB
A) used as a first-line treatment for immediate relief during an acute asthma attack.
Extract:
A newborn who has hydrocephalus.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has hydrocephalus. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dilated scalp veins are a common manifestation of hydrocephalus in newborns due to increased intracranial pressure causing the skull to expand.
Extract:
An adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating. Blood glucose level is 55 mg/dL.
Question 4 of 5
A school nurse is assessing an adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating on the questions the nurse is asking. The nurse checks the adolescent's blood glucose level and identifies a value of 55 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is a common symptom of hypoglycemia, as the body releases adrenaline in response to low blood glucose levels, leading to an increased heart rate.
Extract:
A parent of a toddler.
Question 5 of 5
A parent of a toddler asks a nurse at a well-child visit how the child's frequent temper tantrums can best be handled. Which of the following actions should the nurse suggest to the parent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ignoring temper tantrums is often recommended because giving attention to the tantrum can reinforce the behavior. Consistently ignoring the tantrum can help decrease their frequency over time.