ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent of a 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen is appropriate for managing mild discomfort post-procedure.
Extract:
A 6-week-old infant who has a pyloric stenosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-week-old infant who has a pyloric stenosis. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Projectile vomiting is a classic sign of pyloric stenosis due to the obstruction of the pylorus, preventing normal stomach emptying.
Extract:
A school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour. The nurse should place the client on which of the following diets?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet is important in managing edema and fluid retention associated with acute glomerulonephritis.
Extract:
A client who has heart failure and a history of asthma.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a history of asthma. The nurse reviews the provider's orders and recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carvedilol is a beta-blocker used to manage heart failure, but it can also cause bronchoconstriction, which is dangerous for clients with asthma. Beta-blockers can exacerbate asthma symptoms, so clarification is needed before administration.
Extract:
An infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of fluid loss?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Body weight is the most reliable indicator of fluid loss, as it directly reflects changes in body fluid levels.