ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
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A 1-month-old infant
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a 1-month-old infant tells the nurse she worries that her baby will get meningitis like the child's older brother had when he was an infant. The nurse should base her response on which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pneumococcal and Hib vaccines reduce meningitis risk. B, C, and D are false: genetic predisposition is not primary, infancy is high-risk, and no single vaccine prevents all meningitis.
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A 4-year-old with nephrotic syndrome is experiencing severe periorbital edema
Question 2 of 5
The best measure the nurse could institute to help reduce the periorbital edema is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warm compresses increase blood circulation and promote fluid reabsorption, reducing periorbital edema. A is ineffective, C does not address edema, and D is less effective for periorbital edema.
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A school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should place the client on which of the following diets?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet manages edema and fluid retention in acute glomerulonephritis. A, C, and D are less appropriate for addressing fluid and sodium imbalances.
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Question 4 of 5
Evidence has demonstrated that we can do a great deal to prevent and minimize the occurrence of CTE (Concussion Traumatic Encephalopathy), damage due to repetitive head injuries. Which of the answers below are true:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Concussions can occur without loss of consciousness. B is false (not all concussions cause permanent damage), C is true but not the primary focus, and D is false (bleeding is not always present).
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An adolescent who has chronic glomerulonephritis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an adolescent who has chronic glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated BUN indicates impaired kidney function, expected in chronic glomerulonephritis. A is incorrect as proteinuria is typical, B and C are normal and not specific to the condition.