ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents about illness management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Testing urine for ketones is important during illness as it can indicate the presence of ketoacidosis, a potentially life-threatening complication in children with type 1 diabetes.
Extract:
A 10-month-old infant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 10-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: By 9-10 months, infants should sit steadily without support. Difficulty in doing so might indicate developmental delay and should be reported.
Extract:
A school-aged child admitted with a vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis.
Question 3 of 5
A school-aged child is admitted to the hospital with a vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis. Which measure in the child's care plan should be given priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining hydration through intravenous fluids is the priority as it helps to reduce blood viscosity and prevent further sickling of cells, which is critical in managing a vaso-occlusive crisis.
Extract:
A toddler.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing the psychosocial development of a toddler. The nurse should recognize that this stage is characterized by which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toddlers are in Erikson's stage of autonomy versus shame and doubt, characterized by negative behaviors as they assert independence and develop autonomy.
Extract:
A child who has otitis media.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has otitis media. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tugging on the ear is a common sign of discomfort in children with otitis media due to pressure and pain in the middle ear.