ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
An adolescent who has chronic glomerulonephritis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an adolescent who has chronic glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated BUN indicates impaired kidney function, expected in chronic glomerulonephritis. A is incorrect as proteinuria is typical, B and C are normal and not specific to the condition.
Extract:
A child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Question 2 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: A
Rationale: Shaking is a common symptom of hypoglycemia due to adrenaline release. B is incorrect as nausea/vomiting are more typical of hyperglycemia. C is wrong as sweating is associated with hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia. D is incorrect as hypoglycemia onset can be rapid.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing a seizure
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning laterally prevents aspiration during a seizure. B, C, and D risk injury or are ineffective.
Extract:
An eight-year-old with nephrotic syndrome is pale, lethargic, and has ascites
Question 4 of 5
To determine if the ascites is increasing, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring abdominal girth directly assesses ascites progression. A, B, and C are less specific or ineffective for monitoring ascites.
Extract:
A child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid antibiotic administration is critical in bacterial meningitis to treat infection and prevent complications. A, C, and D are secondary to initiating treatment.