ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A school-aged child develops a nosebleed (epistaxis).
Question 1 of 5
A school-aged child develops a nosebleed (epistaxis). Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting upright and applying pressure to the sides of the nose is the correct action to stop the bleeding and prevent blood from going down the throat.
Extract:
A school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour. The nurse should place the client on which of the following diets?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet is important in managing edema and fluid retention associated with acute glomerulonephritis.
Extract:
A school-aged child diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis.
Question 3 of 5
A school-aged child is diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis. What of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Completing the entire course of antibiotics is crucial to prevent complications such as rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis.
Extract:
A child who has a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Which of the following diagnostic tests will confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The sweat chloride test is the primary diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis, as it measures the amount of chloride in sweat, which is elevated in this condition.
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 5 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.