ATI RN
ATI Nur 307 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has an infratentorial brain tumor.
Question 1 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:
Question 2 of 5
Which behaviors by the nurse indicate a therapeutic relationship with children and families? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Engaging families, clarifying information, and respecting religious preferences foster therapeutic relationships.
Extract:
A nurse in a special education program is planning care for a child who has autism spectrum disorder.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A reward system reinforces positive behaviors, supporting development in children with autism spectrum disorder.
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 a male infant who has a palpable mass in the upper right quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should recognize that which of the following diagnoses is associated with these findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intussusception causes a palpable mass and 'currant jelly' stools due to intestinal telescoping, obstructing blood flow.