ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
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A child with a newly diagnosed Growth Hormone Deficiency
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of a child with a newly diagnosed Growth Hormone Deficiency. From the answers below, what should she include in her teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Setting realistic goals supports appropriate expectations for growth hormone deficiency. A, B, and D are incorrect: infantizing is harmful, leukemia monitoring is unrelated, and the condition affects all genders.
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An adolescent who has chronic glomerulonephritis
Question 2 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.
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An adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Annual influenza vaccination reduces infection risks in type 1 diabetes. B is for type 2 diabetes, C is incorrect (glucagon treats hypoglycemia), and D is wrong (insulin is injected subcutaneously, not intramuscularly).
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An adolescent who has spina bifida and is paralyzed from the waist down
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Catheterizing only twice daily risks urinary retention in spina bifida. A, B, and C are appropriate self-care practices.
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A child with growth hormone deficiency (hypopituitarism) is being started on growth hormone therapy
Question 5 of 5
Nursing considerations should be based on knowledge of which of the following:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily subcutaneous injections are standard for growth hormone therapy, requiring education on technique. B, C, and D are not universally true: therapy duration varies, early treatment is optimal, and success is based on growth velocity, not just full stature.