ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a child with iron deficiency anemia.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is NOT an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron deficiency anemia typically reduces appetite, not increases it; pallor, tachycardia, and nail changes are common.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who presents to the emergency room in sickle cell crisis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe pain from blocked blood flow in sickle cell crisis requires pain medications, typically opioids, for management.
Extract:
A nurse is screening a child for epilepsy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client's parent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about an aura helps identify focal seizures, aiding epilepsy screening.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
At what age is it generally recommended to perform palatoplasty for a child with a cleft palate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palatoplasty at 6-12 months supports speech development and facial growth.
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 5 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.