ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A school-aged child with sickle-cell anemia.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a school-aged child with sickle-cell anemia. Which assessment finding is consistent with this child's diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slightly yellow sclera (jaundice) is consistent with sickle-cell anemia due to the breakdown of red blood cells, which can lead to an increased level of bilirubin.
Extract:
A 6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following nursing interventions is unnecessary in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring head circumference every shift is not typically required for a 6-year-old with bacterial meningitis, as it is more relevant in infants where rapid head growth could indicate increased intracranial pressure.
Extract:
Parents of school-age boys.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a health program for the parents of school-age boys. Which of the following information about pubescent changes should the nurse include in the program?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Puberty might be considered delayed if there are no scrotal changes by the age of 11 years, as testicular enlargement is one of the earliest signs of puberty in boys.
Extract:
A 6-month-old infant following a procedure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing pain following a procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased crying episodes are a common sign of pain in infants, as they often use crying to express discomfort or distress.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing status asthmaticus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering a short-acting β-agonist (SAB
A) is the priority intervention for immediate relief of acute asthma symptoms and helps to quickly open the airways.