ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following options gives a nurse the most accurate diagnostic picture of a cardiac issue?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac catheterization provides direct visualization of coronary arteries and heart structures, making it the most accurate for diagnosing a wide range of cardiac issues. A, C, and D offer less detailed or specific information.
Extract:
A child with secondary hypertension
Question 2 of 5
The primary therapy for secondary hypertension in children is...
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Treating the underlying cause is the primary therapy for secondary hypertension in children, as it directly addresses the root issue. B, C, and D are supportive measures.
Extract:
A child with cool extremities, thready pulses, and diminished urinary output
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child with a cardiac problem. The child's extremities are cool with thready pulses, and urinary output is diminished. This is most suggestive of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool extremities, thready pulses, and low urinary output suggest decreased cardiac output due to poor heart pumping. A, C, and D are less directly indicated.
Extract:
A child with a disorder leading to cyanosis from deoxygenated blood entering the systemic arterial circulation
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following disorders leads to cyanosis from deoxygenated blood entering the systemic arterial circulation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot causes cyanosis due to right-to-left shunting of deoxygenated blood. A, B, and C do not typically cause this.
Extract:
A family with a child who has been diagnosed with obesity and hyperlipidemia in a low-income area with a high rate of obesity
Question 5 of 5
A community health nurse is creating an educational pamphlet for a low-income area that has a high rate of obesity. What should the nurse include as recommended actions for a family with a child who has been diagnosed with obesity and hyperlipidemia?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: A heart-healthy diet and specialist nutrition guidance promote healthy lifestyle changes for obesity and hyperlipidemia. B, D, and E are inappropriate or excessive.