ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam 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: B
Rationale: Shakiness is a common symptom of hypoglycemia, indicating that the parents understand the signs of low blood glucose levels.
Extract:
A client who has asthma.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma. Which of the following areas should the nurse evaluate as the most reliable indicator of central cyanosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The oral mucosa is the most reliable indicator of central cyanosis, as it reflects the oxygenation status of the blood more accurately.
Extract:
A client who has heart failure and a history of asthma.
Question 3 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:
Newborns in general.
Question 4 of 5
Coarctation of the aorta demonstrates few symptoms in newborns. What is a important assessment to the nurse make on all newborns to help reveal this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recording an upper extremity blood pressure compared to a lower extremity blood pressure can reveal coarctation of the aorta, as it often results in higher blood pressure in the upper body.
Extract:
A 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following repair of a cleft lip and palate. The provider prescribes restraints.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following repair of a cleft lip and palate. The provider prescribes restraints. The nurse should apply which of the following types of restraints for this infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elbow restraints are typically used for infants following oral surgeries to prevent them from putting their hands to their mouth, important for cleft lip and palate repairs.