ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
A toddler diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements by a mother of a toddler diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome indicates that the mother understands the teaching about the disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding high-sodium foods like chips and bologna shows understanding of dietary needs in nephrotic syndrome to reduce fluid retention. A, B, and D reflect misunderstandings about treatment.
Extract:
A child with epilepsy has been seizure free for 2 years
Question 2 of 5
A child with epilepsy has been seizure free for 2 years. A father asks the nurse how much longer the child will need to take the anti-seizure medications. The nurse includes which of the following in the response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A step-wise reduction in anti-seizure medication is standard to monitor for seizure recurrence. B, C, and D are incorrect: not all patients have lifelong seizures, epilepsy isn't always hereditary, and it's not gender-specific to offspring.
Extract:
A toddler diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome has a nursing diagnosis of excess fluid related to fluid accumulation (generalized edema)
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing intervention would be the priority to include in the nursing plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring tracks fluid balance and treatment effectiveness in nephrotic syndrome. A, B, and D are not directly related to managing fluid accumulation.
Extract:
A child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid antibiotic administration is critical in bacterial meningitis to treat infection and prevent complications. A, C, and D are secondary to initiating treatment.
Extract:
An adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating, with a blood glucose level of 55 mg/dL
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is expected in hypoglycemia (55 mg/dL) due to adrenaline release. A, B, and C are associated with hyperglycemia or other conditions.