ATI RN
ATINur2708 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
School-age child with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and their parents about management during an illness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: A: Fluids with carbohydrates maintain blood glucose levels when solid foods aren't tolerated. E: Testing for ketones monitors for diabetic ketoacidosis risk during illness. B, C, D, F are incorrect as protein testing isn't relevant, sugar-free fluids risk hypoglycemia, carbs shouldn't be limited, and insulin must not be withheld.
Extract:
Family experiencing anticipatory grief related to their child's imminent death.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing support to a family who is experiencing anticipatory grief related to their child's imminent death. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D: Being available provides emotional support, respecting the family's grief process.
Extract:
Child with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), has a fever and is experiencing difficulty breathing.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing student is caring for a child with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) who has a fever and is experiencing difficulty breathing. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Assessing respiratory status and oxygen saturation is the priority to address potential respiratory distress.
Extract:
13-year-old daughter reporting headaches, grades dropped, sleeping late and going to bed early.
Question 4 of 5
A mother is telling the school nurse about her concerns regarding her 13-year-old daughter, who reports headaches. The child's grades have dropped, and the child is sleeping late and going to bed early every night. Which would the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: A history and physical examination is the priority to rule out medical causes for headaches and behavioral changes.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of parents about signs of depression in adolescents. Which statement by a parent indicates the need for further education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Preferring friends over family is typical adolescent behavior and not a sign of depression, indicating the parent needs further education. B, C, D are all potential signs of depression (weight changes, excessive sleep, poor school performance).