ATI RN
ATI Nur235 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
12-month-old receiving first dose of varicella vaccine.
Question 1 of 5
During a well-check for a 12-month-old, the nurse plans to administer the first dose of the varicella vaccine. What is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evaluating for allergies to vaccine components like gelatin or neomycin prevents adverse reactions.
Extract:
6-week-old infant with forceful vomiting after feedings, emesis landing 3-4 feet away, fussy, rooting, and sucking vigorously.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Symptoms suggest pyloric stenosis, requiring surgical correction. C: FLACC scale assesses pain in fussy infants. D: Monitoring intake/output evaluates dehydration risk.
Extract:
School-aged child with a newly placed ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has taught the parents of a school-aged child with a newly placed ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt to monitor for early signs of shunt malfunction. The nurse determines the parents understand the instructions if they understand they should notify the provider if the child develops which early manifestation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lethargy is an early sign of increased intracranial pressure from shunt malfunction, requiring immediate attention.
Extract:
School-age client with new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a school-age client who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eating a snack before activity prevents hypoglycemia, showing understanding of diabetes management.
Extract:
Newborn with hypospadias.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the treatment plan with the parents of a newborn with hypospadias. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching when describing this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Delaying circumcision preserves foreskin for surgical repair of hypospadias.