ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A child who is immunosuppressed due to leukemia or chemotherapeutic agents
Question 1 of 5
Nursing care of a child who is immunosuppressed due to leukemia or chemotherapeutic agents should include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Good handwashing prevents infection transmission in immunosuppressed children. A is incorrect as sharing a room with an infectious patient risks infection. B is wrong as fluid restriction causes dehydration. C is incorrect as strict isolation may cause psychological distress.
Extract:
A preschooler
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the mother of a preschooler and is recommending food options to provide 1 oz of grains. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal flakes equals 1 oz of grains per USDA guidelines. A provides 2 oz. B provides 0.5 oz. D provides about 0.4 oz.
Extract:
A child who has suspected appendicitis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has suspected appendicitis. Which of the following provider prescriptions should the nurse clarify?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An enema risks appendix rupture in suspected appendicitis. A, B, and C are appropriate interventions.
Extract:
A school-age child
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about lice to the parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding shared hats prevents lice transmission. A is false (lice survive ~48 hours off-host). B is incorrect as hygiene doesn't prevent lice. C is wrong as lice crawl, not jump.
Extract:
A child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shaking is a common hypoglycemia symptom. A is incorrect as nausea/vomiting are more typical of hyperglycemia. B is wrong as sweating occurs with hypoglycemia. C is incorrect as hypoglycemia onset is rapid.