ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A school-age child with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the child indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eating a snack before exercise prevents hypoglycemia, showing understanding. Insulin is needed when sick, freezing damages insulin, and morning glucose should be 70-110 mg/dL.
Extract:
An infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) using a Pavlik harness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for an infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The nurse should include which of the following instructions in the teaching plan for the parents about the Pavlik harness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking skin for redness/irritation prevents breakdown. Removing the harness, adjusting straps, or adding clothing risks misalignment or skin issues.
Extract:
A school-age child with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the child indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eating a snack before exercise prevents hypoglycemia, showing understanding. Insulin is needed when sick, freezing damages insulin, and morning glucose should be 70-110 mg/dL.
Extract:
A 4-month-old infant post-cardiac catheterization with a pressure dressing to the right femoral area.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 4-month-old infant who had a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen relieves post-catheterization discomfort. Tub baths risk infection, and keeping the child home for a week is unnecessary.
Extract:
A child with red marks across his cheeks.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has red marks across his cheeks. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Red cheek marks suggest fifth disease, which may spread to the body. Assessing for rash confirms this. Abuse referral or questioning parents is premature; temperature is nonspecific.