ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A 2-day-old baby boy diagnosed with hypospadias
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a mother-baby unit is caring for a 2-day-old baby boy. The patient was seen by a urologist at 0000 and was diagnosed with hypospadias. Which order by the pediatrician is contraindicated?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Circumcision is contraindicated in hypospadias, as the foreskin may be needed for surgical repair. A, B, and C are appropriate.
Extract:
Molly, with suspected rheumatic fever
Question 2 of 5
Molly, with suspected rheumatic fever, is admitted to the pediatric unit. When obtaining the child's history, the nurse considers which information to be most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A recent streptococcal pharyngitis is critical, as it often triggers rheumatic fever. A, C, and D are less specific to the diagnosis.
Extract:
A 6-year-old female patient with leukocytes, nitrates, blood in urine, pH 6.5, specific gravity 1.020
Question 3 of 5
Based on the patient's presentation, what would the nurse anticipate her diagnosis to be?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leukocytes, nitrates, and blood in urine strongly indicate a urinary tract infection. A, B, and D present different urinalysis findings.
Extract:
A 4-month-old with a history of ventricular septal defect admitted for failure to thrive
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 4-month-old with a history of ventricular septal defect. The infant is admitted for failure to thrive. What supportive measure would the nurse anticipate in an infant with congestive heart failure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased caloric density of formula addresses the high caloric needs due to heart failure, supporting growth. B, C, and D are not primary interventions for failure to thrive.
Extract:
A non-potty trained child with nephrotic syndrome
Question 5 of 5
In a non-potty trained child with nephrotic syndrome is the best way to detect fluid retention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weighing is the most accurate method to detect fluid retention in nephrotic syndrome, as it sensitively tracks weight changes due to fluid accumulation. B, C, and D are less precise or irrelevant.