ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A 2-month-old infant is hungry more than usual but is projectile vomiting immediately after eating.
Question 1 of 5
A parent calls a clinic and reports to a nurse that his 2-month-old infant is hungry more than usual but is projectile vomiting immediately after eating. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bringing the baby to the clinic is the most appropriate action, as projectile vomiting can be a sign of pyloric stenosis or another serious condition that requires prompt medical attention.
Extract:
A school-aged child admitted with a vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis.
Question 2 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:
An adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Annual influenza vaccination is important for adolescents with type 1 diabetes to prevent infections that can affect blood glucose control.
Extract:
A 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent of a 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen is appropriate for managing mild discomfort post-procedure.
Extract:
A toddler.
Question 5 of 5
When the nurse examines a toddler, she suggests to his mother that the activity that could most appropriately foster his developmental task according to Erikson would be to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the toddler to pull a talking-duck toy supports their developmental task of autonomy and initiative by promoting physical activity and exploration.