ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A client has a new prescription for a metered dose inhaler (MDI).
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client has a new prescription for a metered dose inhaler (MDI). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler for 3 to 5 seconds ensures that the medication is properly mixed and will be delivered effectively during inhalation.
Extract:
A 2-month-old infant is hungry more than usual but is projectile vomiting immediately after eating.
Question 2 of 5
A parent calls a clinic and reports to a nurse that his 2-month-old infant is hungry more than usual but is projectile vomiting immediately after eating. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bringing the baby to the clinic is the most appropriate action, as projectile vomiting can be a sign of pyloric stenosis or another serious condition that requires prompt medical attention.
Extract:
A child who has a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Which of the following diagnostic tests will confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The sweat chloride test is the primary diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis, as it measures the amount of chloride in sweat, which is elevated in this condition.
Extract:
A school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents about illness management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Testing urine for ketones is crucial during illness because it helps in early detection of diabetic ketoacidosis, which can be life-threatening.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack.
Question 5 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.