ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A school-age child who has a new diagnosis of asthma.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding triggers that cause an asthma attack is crucial in asthma management and helps in preventing exacerbations.
Extract:
A 2-month-old infant with Hirschsprung's disease.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 2-month-old infant with Hirschsprung's disease. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize is associated with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hirschsprung's disease (congenital aganglionic megacolon) leads to inadequate motility of part of the intestine and results in a mechanical obstruction.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack.
Question 3 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.
Extract:
A 10-year-old child who will be hospitalized for an extended period of time.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 10-year-old child who will be hospitalized for an extended period of time. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to meet the client's psychosocial needs according to Erikson?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the child to complete school work helps maintain a sense of normalcy and supports the child's need for achievement and competence, central to Erikson's stage of industry vs. inferiority.
Extract:
New parents of an infant.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to new parents of an infant. Which information would be most important to stress with the parents to promote the infant's development of trust?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consistently responding to the baby's needs is critical for developing trust and a secure attachment, as it helps the baby feel safe and cared for.