ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
An adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An annual influenza vaccine reduces complication risks in type 1 diabetes. Glyburide is for type 2 diabetes, deltoid injections are suboptimal, and glucagon treats hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia.
Extract:
A child with Addison's disease.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Addison's disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cortisol replacement therapy is essential for Addison's disease to manage adrenal insufficiency. Low-sodium diets worsen fluid balance; hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia, is a risk; fluid deficit, not excess, is typical.
Extract:
A school-age child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a parent and his school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alternate-day prednisone reduces side effects in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Naps may disrupt schedules, warm compresses are better, and staying home risks isolation.
Extract:
A 15-month-old toddler receiving the first MMR immunization.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the first measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) immunization to a 15-month-old toddler. Which of the following findings is a contraindication for this immunization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Congenital immunodeficiency contraindicates the live MMR vaccine due to infection risk. Mild fever, antibiotics, or low-grade illness are not contraindications.
Extract:
A child with a new prescription for an oral antibiotic.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a child who has a new prescription for an oral antibiotic. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Include the medication's purpose, adverse effects, and written information to ensure adherence and safety. Do not stop antibiotics early to prevent resistance. Use a proper measuring device, not a kitchen spoon, for accurate dosing.