ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who has increasing manifestations of fever, headache, stiff neck, and rash.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse expect the health care provider to order?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CSF analysis via lumbar puncture confirms meningitis by detecting infection markers.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a child who has a suspected head injury.
Question 2 of 5
What would be the initial action the nurse should take to assess the child's cognitive status?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses cognitive status and injury severity initially.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 13-year-old adolescent in the pediatric emergency room who has a suspected head injury.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A thorough assessment identifies acute neurological changes in head injuries.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Which type of seizure is characterized by a sudden loss of muscle tone, leading to the person collapsing or falling down?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atonic seizures cause sudden muscle tone loss, resulting in collapses or falls.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse monitor in the child? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Monitor for sepsis, long-term complications, and hypertension due to ICP risks.