ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A child who has cystic fibrosis and has a prescription for pancreatic enzymes three times per day.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the mother of a child who has cystic fibrosis and has a prescription for pancreatic enzymes three times per day. Which of the following statements indicates that the mother understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes are used to help digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, which is essential for children with cystic fibrosis who have pancreatic insufficiency.
Extract:
A 9-month-old infant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a 9-month-old infant. Which of the following findings requires further intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Moro reflex should disappear by 4-6 months of age. A positive Moro reflex at 9 months indicates a delay in neurological development and requires further evaluation.
Extract:
A child with polycythemia caused by a congenital heart disorder.
Question 3 of 5
Which health teaching concept should the nurse emphasize when instructing the parents of a child with polycythemia caused by a congenital heart disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preventing dehydration is essential as it helps maintain adequate blood flow and reduces the risk of thrombotic events in a child with polycythemia.
Extract:
A 2-year-old child at a well-child visit. Parent expresses concern about the child's increasing temper tantrums and difficult behaviors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 2-year-old child at a well-child visit. The child's parent expresses concern about the child's increasing temper tantrums and difficult behaviors. Which of the following statements should the nurse respond with?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining that temper tantrums are normal for toddlers, who are starting to develop a sense of autonomy, helps reassure the parent that this behavior is typical and part of the child's development.
Extract:
A 6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following nursing interventions is unnecessary in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring head circumference every shift is not typically required for a 6-year-old with bacterial meningitis, as it is more relevant in infants where rapid head growth could indicate increased intracranial pressure.