ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a child who has a suspected head injury.
Question 1 of 5
What would be the initial action the nurse should take to assess the child's cognitive status?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses cognitive status and injury severity initially.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing an infant following a motor vehicle crash.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to identify increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased sleepiness indicates early increased ICP due to altered mental status.
Extract:
A child has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is being treated with chemotherapy.
Question 3 of 5
Before administering the chemotherapy, the nurse will determine if this child has any infection-fighting capability by monitoring the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ANC measures neutrophils, critical for fighting infections, and is monitored to assess infection risk in chemotherapy patients.
Extract:
A nurse is providing care to an infant newly diagnosed with sickle cell anemia.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the discussion about sickled red blood cells? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Sickled cells are rigid, C-shaped, sticky, and short-lived, causing blockages and anemia.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
When administering oral iron supplements to a client with anemia, the nurse should take which action to ensure optimal absorption?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin C enhances iron absorption, making administration with a vitamin C-rich drink optimal.