ATI RN
ATI Nurs 243 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A child with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The nurse recognizes that which of the following may trigger anxiety and frustration during the hospitalization? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Overstimulation, illness and pain, and changes in routine can trigger anxiety and frustration in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder due to sensory sensitivities and preference for predictability.
Extract:
A 2-year-old child diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
Question 2 of 5
A 2-year-old child is diagnosed with neuroblastoma. The nurse understands that which of the following tests help to determine the extent of tumor metastasis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A head CT scan is a valuable imaging test that can help determine the extent of tumor metastasis, particularly to the brain or skull.
Extract:
A preschool aged child immediately following an open repair of a Ventricular Septal Defect, with no drainage from the mediastinal chest tubes in the last 2 hours.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a preschool aged child immediately following an open repair of a Ventricular Septal Defect. There has been no drainage from the mediastinal chest tubes in the last 2 hours. Based on this finding what will be the nurse's priority intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lack of drainage from the chest tubes following cardiac surgery can be life-threatening, indicating possible cardiac tamponade or tube occlusion. Immediate reporting is necessary for prompt intervention.
Extract:
A school aged child being evaluated for possible glomerulonephritis.
Question 4 of 5
A school aged child is being evaluated for possible glomerulonephritis. During the physical exam the nurse recognizes that which of the following, is a possible cause?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glomerulonephritis often follows a streptococcal infection, such as strep throat, occurring within the last two weeks. This is known as post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis.
Extract:
An infant weighing 5kg, prescribed digoxin 4mcg/kg/day, safe dose 3.4 to 5.1 mcg/kg/day, label 0.25 mg/5mL.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer the daily maintenance dose of digoxin to an infant: Infant's Weight: 5kg Order: Administer 4mcg/kg/day Safe Dose: 3.4 to 5.1 mcg/kg/day Label: 0.25 mg/5mL
Correct Answer: 0.4 mL
Rationale: Dose = 4 mcg/kg/day * 5 kg = 20 mcg/day = 0.02 mg/day. Using 0.25 mg/5 mL, (0.02 mg * 5 mL) / 0.25 mg = 0.4 mL.