ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
An adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating. Blood glucose level is 55 mg/dL.
Question 1 of 5
A school nurse is assessing an adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating on the questions the nurse is asking. The nurse checks the adolescent's blood glucose level and identifies a value of 55 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is a common symptom of hypoglycemia, as the body releases adrenaline in response to low blood glucose levels, leading to an increased heart rate.
Extract:
A child in the immediate postoperative period after a tonsillectomy, spitting up small amounts of blood.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notices that a child is spitting up small amounts of blood in the immediate postoperative period after a tonsillectomy. What would be the best intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Notifying the healthcare provider immediately is the best intervention because spitting up blood post-tonsillectomy could indicate bleeding, which requires prompt medical evaluation and intervention.
Extract:
New parents of an infant.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to new parents of an infant. Which information would be most important to stress with the parents to promote the infant's development of trust?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consistently responding to the baby's needs is critical for developing trust and a secure attachment, as it helps the baby feel safe and cared for.
Extract:
A 2-month-old infant with Hirschsprung's disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 2-month-old infant with Hirschsprung's disease. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize is associated with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hirschsprung's disease (congenital aganglionic megacolon) leads to inadequate motility of part of the intestine and results in a mechanical obstruction.
Extract:
A client for hypoxemia during an asthma attack.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client for hypoxemia during an asthma attack. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Agitation can be a sign of hypoxemia, as the body responds to low oxygen levels with restlessness and anxiety.