ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A child has lost 8 pounds after 4 days of hospitalization for acute glomerulonephritis.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse notes that a child has lost 8 pounds after 4 days of hospitalization for acute glomerulonephritis. What is most likely the cause of the weight loss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reduction of edema, due to diuretics and improved kidney function, is the most likely cause of rapid weight loss in acute glomerulonephritis. A, B, and C are less significant contributors.
Extract:
A patient exhibiting signs of infective endocarditis with proteinuria, ESR-14 mm/hr, weight gain of 2 kg, hemoglobin-13.8, temperature-102.5°F
Question 2 of 5
A pediatric nurse is concerned that her patient is exhibiting signs of infective endocarditis. Which of the following symptoms would lead the nurse to suspect that diagnosis?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Fever is a hallmark of infective endocarditis, often persistent. A, B, C, and D are less specific or normal findings.
Extract:
A 5-year-old girl Hannah is recently diagnosed with Kawasaki disease.
Question 3 of 5
Apart from the identified symptoms of the disease, she may also likely develop which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kawasaki disease can cause coronary artery aneurysms if untreated, a serious complication. A, C, and D are not directly associated.
Extract:
A non-potty trained child with nephrotic syndrome
Question 4 of 5
In a non-potty trained child with nephrotic syndrome is the best way to detect fluid retention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weighing is the most accurate method to detect fluid retention in nephrotic syndrome, as it sensitively tracks weight changes due to fluid accumulation. B, C, and D are less precise or irrelevant.
Extract:
An 8-year-old following a post-cardiac catheterization procedure
Question 5 of 5
A pediatric nurse is seeing an 8-year-old following a post-cardiac catheterization procedure. Which of the following interventions ordered by the physician should be questioned by the nurse? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging play and activity (
C) risks bleeding or hematoma at the catheter site and should be questioned. A, B, D, and E are appropriate post-catheterization interventions.