ATI RN
ATI Nur 307 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client who has nephrotic syndrome.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following adverse effects of corticosteroids should the nurse recognize as having the potential to impact the child's psychosocial development? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Weight gain and irritability from corticosteroids can affect body image and social interactions, impacting psychosocial development.
Extract:
A child admitted with cystic fibrosis has sodium 128 mg/dL, blood glucose 268 g/dL, potassium 4.2 mq/L, oxygen saturation 88% on 2 L/min.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate about how these values relate to cystic fibrosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis causes sodium and water imbalances, leading to hyponatremia due to thickened mucus and electrolyte loss.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose to a child who weighs 28 lb.
Question 3 of 5
How many mL should the nurse administer? (Acetaminophen 120 mg/5 mL)
Correct Answer: 5.3
Rationale: For a 12.7 kg child, 127 mg is needed; (127 mg / 120 mg) * 5 mL = 5.3 mL.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a congenital heart defect.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following defects is associated with increased pulmonary blood flow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patent ductus arteriosus causes increased pulmonary blood flow via a left-to-right shunt.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Which type of croup is always considered a medical emergency?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epiglottitis is life-threatening due to rapid airway obstruction, requiring immediate intervention.