ATI RN
ATI N400 Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
An infant with heart failure being discharged.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse ensure caregivers are able to identify as signs of worsening heart failure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachypnea, diaphoresis, poor weight gain, and irritability indicate worsening heart failure in infants.
Extract:
Four children: A 4-year-old with asthma, a 7-year-old with diabetes insipidus, a 1-year-old toddler, a 10-year-old with sickle cell anemia.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following children should the nurse assess first? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: A toddler's high fever may indicate serious infection; severe chest pain in sickle cell anemia suggests acute chest syndrome, both requiring urgent assessment.
Extract:
A school-age child involved in a motor vehicle crash, with oxygen saturation dropping from 95% to 93%.
Question 3 of 5
The child is at highest risk for developing ___ evidenced by the client's ___.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreasing oxygen saturation (93%) and labored breathing indicate risk of hypoxia, requiring immediate attention.
Extract:
A newborn with spina bifida prior to repair.
Question 4 of 5
What is the appropriate method to protect the sac in a newborn with spina bifida prior to repair?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sterile moist saline dressing keeps the sac moist, prevents drying, and reduces infection risk before surgery.
Extract:
A child with acute glomerulonephritis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring detects fluid retention, critical for assessing kidney function in glomerulonephritis.