ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam R37 Questions
Extract:
An infant following an umbilical hernia repair
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to parents of an infant following an umbilical hernia repair. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping the incision site dry and clean helps prevent infection and promotes healing after umbilical hernia repair, which is essential for recovery.
Extract:
A child with suspected acute appendicitis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is admitted with suspected acute appendicitis. Which of the following manifestations indicate to the nurse that the child's appendix is perforated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sudden decrease in abdominal pain after worsening pain can indicate a perforated appendix, as the pressure is relieved, signaling a life-threatening condition requiring urgent intervention.
Extract:
A male infant who has a palpable, sausage-shaped mass in the upper right quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a male infant who has a palpable, sausage-shaped mass in the upper right quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus. The nurse should recognize that which of the following diagnoses is associated with these findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intussusception is characterized by a palpable, sausage-shaped mass and bloody, mucus-filled stools due to telescoping of the intestine, causing obstruction.
Extract:
An adolescent who has acute glomerulonephritis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an adolescent who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated BUN (50 mg/dL) is expected in acute glomerulonephritis due to impaired kidney function, reflecting reduced glomerular filtration.
Extract:
A school-age child with diarrhea
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child with diarrhea. The nurse suspects dehydration after assessing which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes, such as a dry mouth or cracked lips, are a common sign of dehydration, indicating reduced fluid volume in the body.