ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A 5-year-old child is experiencing diarrhea.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following foods should the parent avoid giving to the child during this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fruit juice's high sugar content can worsen diarrhea by increasing intestinal fluid loss.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who has been diagnosed with a concussion.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as causing this type of injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A concussion results from trauma causing the brain to twist or bounce inside the skull, leading to temporary neurological impairment.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old pediatric client who has an inguinal hernia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make when the parents ask for clarification about the inguinal hernia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inguinal hernia involves bowel or fatty tissue protruding through a weak abdominal wall near the groin.
Extract:
A nurse enters a client's room and finds the client on the floor having a seizure.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the client on their side prevents aspiration and maintains airway patency during a seizure.
Extract:
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of fluid loss?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Body weight changes are the most sensitive and reliable indicator of fluid loss, reflecting hydration status accurately.