ATI RN
ATI Nur 307 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following diets should the nurse place the client on?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet manages edema and prevents fluid overload in glomerulonephritis.
Extract:
A nurse is creating a plan for a pediatric client who has been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following factors should the nurse consider when planning care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Speech and vision impairments in DMD can affect communication, requiring tailored care.
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 assessing a school-age child who has an infratentorial brain tumor.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased attention span reflects cognitive impairment from increased intracranial pressure affecting brain function.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a congenital heart defect.
Question 5 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.