ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is screening a child for epilepsy.
Question 1 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:
A nurse is assessing a child who has a suspected head injury.
Question 2 of 5
What would be the initial action the nurse should take to assess the child's cognitive status?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses cognitive status and injury severity initially.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings indicate a potential complication that requires immediate follow-up? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F
Rationale: Neurological, metabolic, vital signs, blood count, and pain changes signal urgent complications.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a 6-month-old infant who has a cleft palate.
Question 4 of 5
Which area should the nurse consider when addressing the child's overall development?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleft palate significantly impacts speech development, requiring early intervention.
Extract:
A child has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is being treated with chemotherapy.
Question 5 of 5
Before administering the chemotherapy, the nurse will determine if this child has any infection-fighting capability by monitoring the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ANC measures neutrophils, critical for fighting infections, and is monitored to assess infection risk in chemotherapy patients.