ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Nick was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse educate his parents regarding the treatment of this disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome requires staged palliative surgeries, with a heart transplant often being the definitive treatment. B, C, and D misrepresent the condition or treatment.
Extract:
An infant or child with congestive heart failure
Question 2 of 5
Nursing care of the infant and child with congestive heart failure includes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Age-appropriate fluid administration prevents dehydration and supports circulation in CHF. B, C, and D are also relevant but not the primary focus in this context.
Extract:
Nick was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse educate his parents regarding the treatment of this disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome requires staged palliative surgeries, with a heart transplant often being the definitive treatment. B, C, and D misrepresent the condition or treatment.
Extract:
Question 4 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 a disorder leading to cyanosis from deoxygenated blood entering the systemic arterial circulation
Question 5 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.