ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shaking is a common hypoglycemia symptom. A is incorrect as nausea/vomiting are more typical of hyperglycemia. B is wrong as sweating occurs with hypoglycemia. C is incorrect as hypoglycemia onset is rapid.
Extract:
Four children
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing data for four children. Which of the following children should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe chest pain in sickle cell anemia suggests acute chest syndrome, a life-threatening condition. A, B, and D are less urgent.
Extract:
A school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents
Question 3 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: D
Rationale: Testing urine for ketones prevents diabetic ketoacidosis during illness. A risks hyperglycemia. B is unnecessary. C causes dehydration.
Extract:
A newborn
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The hepatitis B vaccine is given before hospital discharge. A, C, and D have incorrect timing for vaccine administration.
Extract:
A child who is immunosuppressed due to leukemia or chemotherapeutic agents
Question 5 of 5
Nursing care of a child who is immunosuppressed due to leukemia or chemotherapeutic agents should include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Good handwashing prevents infection transmission in immunosuppressed children. A is incorrect as sharing a room with an infectious patient risks infection. B is wrong as fluid restriction causes dehydration. C is incorrect as strict isolation may cause psychological distress.