ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A child with polycythemia caused by a congenital heart disorder.
Question 1 of 5
Which health teaching concept should the nurse emphasize when instructing the parents of a child with polycythemia caused by a congenital heart disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preventing dehydration is essential as it helps maintain adequate blood flow and reduces the risk of thrombotic events in a child with polycythemia.
Extract:
Newborns in general.
Question 2 of 5
Coarctation of the aorta demonstrates few symptoms in newborns. What is a important assessment to the nurse make on all newborns to help reveal this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recording an upper extremity blood pressure compared to a lower extremity blood pressure can reveal coarctation of the aorta, as it often results in higher blood pressure in the upper body.
Extract:
A toddler.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing the psychosocial development of a toddler. The nurse should recognize that this stage is characterized by which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toddlers are in Erikson's stage of autonomy versus shame and doubt, characterized by negative behaviors as they assert independence and develop autonomy.
Extract:
A 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent of a 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen is appropriate for managing mild discomfort post-procedure.
Extract:
A school-aged child admitted with a vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis.
Question 5 of 5
A school-aged child is admitted to the hospital with a vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis. Which measure in the child's care plan should be given priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining hydration through intravenous fluids is the priority as it helps to reduce blood viscosity and prevent further sickling of cells, which is critical in managing a vaso-occlusive crisis.