ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 New Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a child who has nephrotic syndrome.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Edema with normal or low BP is correct. In nephrotic syndrome, fluid retention leads to edema, and blood pressure is typically normal or low due to the loss of protein in the urine and reduced plasma oncotic pressure.
Extract:
The nurse is caring for a newborn with suspected Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA).
Question 2 of 5
What signs and symptoms should the nurse expect to find when assessing the newborn? (Select All That Apply).
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Dyspnea is common due to increased pulmonary blood flow. A machine-like murmur is characteristic of PDA. Difficulty feeding occurs due to inefficient circulation.
Extract:
The nurse is admitting a child with rheumatic fever.
Question 3 of 5
Which therapeutic management should the nurse expect to Implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Penicillin is used to eradicate the group A streptococcus bacteria that cause rheumatic fever, preventing further complications.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old Infant with a diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) who is experiencing a hypercyanotic spell. The Infant is lethargic and has a weak cry.
Question 4 of 5
What is the priority nursing action for this Infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In a hypercyanotic spell, the priority is to increase systemic vascular resistance to decrease the right-to-left shunting of blood. The knee-to-chest position is effective for this.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a child who has nephrotic syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Edema with normal or low BP is correct. In nephrotic syndrome, fluid retention leads to edema, and blood pressure is typically normal or low due to the loss of protein in the urine and reduced plasma oncotic pressure.