ATI RN
ATI Nur 307 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is providing care to an infant newly diagnosed with sickle cell anemia.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include about sickled red blood cells? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Sickled cells are c-shaped, rigid, and short-lived, causing blockages and anemia.
Extract:
A nurse is admitting a 6-month-old infant who has dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following amounts of urinary output should indicate to the nurse that the treatment has corrected the fluid imbalance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A urinary output of 2 mL/kg/hr indicates corrected fluid balance in infants.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
When considering palliative care for a young child with a life-threatening illness, which is an important consideration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Including the family in palliative care decisions aligns care with their goals and values.
Extract:
The nurse is caring for a newly-admitted infant diagnosed with 'failure to thrive,' taking blood pressures in all four extremities.
Question 4 of 5
Which congenital cardiac defect does the nurse anticipate based on the prescribed order?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Coarctation of the aorta causes differential blood pressures between extremities due to aortic narrowing.
Extract:
The parents report the 7-year-old awoke with a tympanic temperature of 39.2°C, sore throat, drooling, and difficulty swallowing.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preparing for intubation is critical due to potential airway obstruction from epiglottitis, indicated by drooling and swallowing difficulty.