ATI RN
ATI Nurs 243 Pediatrics Exam Questions
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 1 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 child with an intellectual disability due to Down's Syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with an intellectual disability due to Down's Syndrome. The nurse understands that it is important to provide developmentally appropriate care. Which of the following will help to meet this need?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the child's level of mental maturity, self-help abilities, and habits helps the nurse to provide care that is appropriate to the child's developmental level and promotes independence.
Extract:
Patients with 24-hour Holter monitor diaries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing 24-hour Holter monitor diaries of various patients. Which of the following entries is the MOST complete?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This entry is the most complete as it includes the time, activity (basketball practice), symptom (dizziness), absence of loss of consciousness, and relevant detail (no caffeine intake), giving a comprehensive picture of the patient's experience.
Extract:
A child who has hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse is doing the first intake visit for a child who has hemiplegic cerebral palsy. When developing a plan of care for this child, which of the following goals is the priority for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Modifying the home for safety is the priority because children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy have motor impairments that increase their risk for accidents and injuries. A safe environment is essential for the child’s well-being.
Extract:
A child with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) for immunizations.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is discussing the importance of immunizations with the mother of a child with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) for immunizations. Which statement is the best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Children with CF need all typical immunizations to protect against preventable diseases, as well as additional vaccines like the yearly pneumococcal and influenza vaccines to prevent respiratory infections.