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ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
A school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should place the client on which of the following diets?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet manages edema and fluid retention in acute glomerulonephritis. A, C, and D are less appropriate for addressing fluid and sodium imbalances.
Extract:
An adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating, with a blood glucose level of 55 mg/dL
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is expected in hypoglycemia (55 mg/dL) due to adrenaline release. A, B, and C are associated with hyperglycemia or other conditions.
Extract:
A child who has acute glomerulonephritis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring assesses fluid balance and kidney function, critical in acute glomerulonephritis. A, C, and D are important but not the immediate priority.
Extract:
A group of females who are pregnant
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching about neural tube defects to a group of females who are pregnant. Which of the following disease processes should the nurse include as an example of a neural tube defect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spina bifida is a neural tube defect (NT
D) that occurs when the neural tube doesn't close completely during fetal development, potentially causing spinal cord and nerve damage. B, C, and D are not NTDs: hydrocephalus involves fluid accumulation in the brain, cerebral palsy results from brain injury, and muscular dystrophy affects muscle tissue.
Extract:
A child who has autism spectrum disorder
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a special education program is planning care for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A flexible schedule incorporating the child's interests enhances engagement and reduces stress in autism spectrum disorder. A and B undermine structure, and D, while helpful, is less specific to schedule planning.