ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Children with congenital heart diseases
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following congenital heart diseases require multiple surgeries to correct? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, and Coarctation of the Aorta often require multiple surgeries due to their complexity. C and D typically need single interventions or may resolve spontaneously.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following options gives a nurse the most accurate diagnostic picture of a cardiac issue?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac catheterization provides direct visualization of coronary arteries and heart structures, making it the most accurate for diagnosing a wide range of cardiac issues. A, C, and D offer less detailed or specific information.
Extract:
A child with a disorder leading to cyanosis from deoxygenated blood entering the systemic arterial circulation
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following disorders leads to cyanosis from deoxygenated blood entering the systemic arterial circulation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot causes cyanosis due to right-to-left shunting of deoxygenated blood. A, B, and C do not typically cause this.
Extract:
An 8-year-old following a post-cardiac catheterization procedure
Question 4 of 5
A pediatric nurse is seeing an 8-year-old following a post-cardiac catheterization procedure. Which of the following interventions ordered by the physician should be questioned by the nurse? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging play and activity (
C) risks bleeding or hematoma at the catheter site and should be questioned. A, B, D, and E are appropriate post-catheterization interventions.
Extract:
A school-age child in acute renal failure or reduced glomerular filtration rate
Question 5 of 5
The nurses admitting a school-age child in acute renal failure or reduced glomerular filtration rate. Which urine test is the most useful clinical indication of glomerular filtration rate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creatinine levels in urine and blood directly reflect glomerular filtration rate, as it is filtered and excreted by the kidneys. A, C, and D are less specific.