ATI RN
ATI Nur 307 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A school nurse is assessing an adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating. Blood glucose level is 55 mg/dL.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is a compensatory response to hypoglycemia, increasing glucose delivery to tissues.
Extract:
A nurse is educating caregivers about dietary management for a child who has burn injuries.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high-protein diet supports tissue repair and immune function in burn recovery.
Extract:
A nurse reports an incident of suspected child abuse.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate when a parent demands to know the reason?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nurses are mandated reporters, legally required to report suspected abuse, explaining the action clearly.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing an infant who has a ventricular septal defect.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A loud, harsh murmur is characteristic of ventricular septal defect due to turbulent blood flow through the septal hole.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority immediately after admission?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating heart sounds is critical to detect carditis, a serious complication of rheumatic fever.