ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit regarding lice.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about lice to the parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding sharing hats prevents lice transmission. Lice survive 24-48 hours off-host, daily washing doesn't prevent lice, and lice crawl, not jump.
Extract:
An adolescent with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), sodium 139 mEq/L, potassium 5.1 mEq/L, glucose 650 mg/dL, BUN 32 mg/dL, creatinine 1.2 mg/dL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has been diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse notes the following: When planning care for this client, the nurse should anticipate a provider's prescription for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin and fluids treat DKA by lowering glucose and correcting dehydration. Glucagon, bicarbonate, or dextrose/diuretics worsen hyperglycemia or fluid loss.
Extract:
A child with suspected rheumatic fever, prescribed an antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who was admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. The provider prescribes an antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer. The parent asks the nurse the purpose of the test. Which of the following responses should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ASO titer detects recent streptococcal infection, a rheumatic fever trigger. It doesn't diagnose rheumatic fever, confirm immunity, or measure aminoglycoside levels.
Extract:
A mother immediately following a stillbirth delivery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a mother immediately following a stillbirth delivery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Offering private time with the newborn facilitates grief processing and bonding, the priority action. Medication, clergy, or transfer are secondary.
Extract:
A school-age child with blood glucose level of 280 mg/dL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child whose blood glucose level is 280 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperglycemia (280 mg/dL) causes lethargy due to dehydration and brain dysfunction. Tremors and pallor are linked to hypoglycemia, and shallow respirations are not typical.