ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Child with a fracture of the femur near the epiphyseal plate
Question 1 of 5
A school-aged child with a fracture of the femur near the epiphyseal plate is admitted to the hospital. The parents ask if there will be any after effects when the bone heals. Which physiological characteristic of the femur should the nurse consider when preparing to respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A fracture near the epiphyseal plate may disrupt the growth plate, potentially affecting leg growth, unlike other listed concerns.
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Toddler with iron deficiency anemia
Question 2 of 5
Which iron-rich foods should the nurse recommend for a toddler-age client who is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Chicken and lean steak provide heme iron, which is highly absorbable, unlike whole milk, which can inhibit iron absorption.
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Child being evaluated for celiac disease
Question 3 of 5
The parent of a child being evaluated for celiac disease asks the nurse why it is important to make dietary changes. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gluten damages intestinal mucosal cells in celiac disease, causing malabsorption, necessitating dietary changes to prevent nutrient deficiencies.
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Child with viral tonsillitis
Question 4 of 5
A parent asks how to care for a child at home who has the diagnosis of viral tonsillitis. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen relieves pain and fever in viral tonsillitis, unlike antibiotics, which are ineffective for viral infections.
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Child with acute renal failure
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is taking care for the child that has been diagnosed with acute renal failure. Which findings should the nurse expect to see in this child?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Water/sodium retention, anemia, and hyperkalemia are expected in acute renal failure due to impaired kidney function, unlike alkalosis or increased urine output.