ATI RN
ATI Nsg 234 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 6-week-old infant diagnosed with pyloric stenosis.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight loss is a common manifestation of pyloric stenosis due to vomiting and poor nutrient intake. This occurs as the narrowing of the pylorus obstructs the passage of food.
Extract:
A pediatric nurse is assessing a child with otitis media that has frequent ear problems.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which of the following risk factors are associated with otitis media?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent viral infections are a primary risk factor for otitis media as they can lead to upper respiratory issues that contribute to ear infections.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child in the urgent care with complaints of blurred vision.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should complete which of the following as the priority action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The priority is to assess the child's visual acuity to determine the severity and possible cause of the blurred vision. This is essential to guide further diagnostic steps.
Extract:
A charge nurse on a pediatric unit is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a child diagnosed with acute epiglottis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates that the charge nurse should intervene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the child's throat using a tongue blade can trigger airway obstruction in a child with acute epiglottitis, which is a medical emergency.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child with Down Syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
Which clinical manifestations should the nurse recognize as associated with Down Syndrome? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Atlantoaxial instability, congenital hypothyroidism, frequent respiratory infections, and congenital heart defects are associated with Down Syndrome.