ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
An adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating, with a blood glucose level of 55 mg/dL
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is expected in hypoglycemia (55 mg/dL) due to adrenaline release. A, B, and C are associated with hyperglycemia or other conditions.
Extract:
A patient with vesicoureteral reflux
Question 2 of 5
We know that reflux refers to the retrograde flow of bladder urine into the ureters, which of the following items are important information in the patient's history? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Developmental milestones and UTI history are critical for assessing vesicoureteral reflux risk and severity. A and B (gender) are not significant factors.
Extract:
An infant who has myelomeningocele
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse in the care of an infant who has myelomeningocele. Which of the following actions by the new nurse indicates the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Axillary temperature avoids rectal irritation in myelomeningocele. A is incorrect (prone position is preferred), B risks sac drying, and C may cause injury.
Extract:
A child who has acute glomerulonephritis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring assesses fluid balance and kidney function, critical in acute glomerulonephritis. A, C, and D are important but not the immediate priority.
Extract:
A school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should place the client on which of the following diets?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet manages edema and fluid retention in acute glomerulonephritis. A, C, and D are less appropriate for addressing fluid and sodium imbalances.