ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 10-month-old infant who is 8 hours postoperative following cleft palate repair.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the infant's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elbow restraints prevent surgical site trauma, with periodic release to avoid skin issues.
Extract:
The nurse is monitoring an infant for signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
Question 2 of 5
Which are late signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in an infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes respirations and altered pupil size are late signs of increased ICP, indicating severe brain dysfunction.
Extract:
A 5-year-old child is experiencing diarrhea.
Question 3 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 an 8-year-old during a well-child exam. The parent states that the child's cousin has intussusception.
Question 4 of 5
Which response should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intussusception is more common in infants and toddlers, reducing risk in school-age children.
Extract:
The nurse is monitoring a 7-year-old child post-surgical resection of a supratentorial (cerebral) brain tumor.
Question 5 of 5
Which vital sign finding indicates Cushing's triad?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cushing's triad (bradycardia, hypertension, irregular respirations) indicates increased ICP.