ATI RN
ATI Nur 307 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A parent calls the pediatric clinic to report that her child has a bloody nose.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should give which of the following instructions to stop the bleeding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sitting with head tilted forward and applying pressure prevents choking and effectively stops most nosebleeds.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a toddler.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse use when preparing to obtain the child's vital signs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Saying 'I am going to listen to your heart' is non-threatening and familiar, reducing anxiety in a toddler.
Extract:
A school nurse is assessing an adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating. Blood glucose level is 55 mg/dL.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is a compensatory response to hypoglycemia, increasing glucose delivery to tissues.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
When considering palliative care for a young child with a life-threatening illness, which is an important consideration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Including the family in palliative care decisions aligns care with their goals and values.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority immediately after admission?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating heart sounds is critical to detect carditis, a serious complication of rheumatic fever.