ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old during a well-child exam. The parent states that the child's cousin has intussusception.
Question 1 of 5
Which response should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intussusception is more common in infants and toddlers, reducing risk in school-age children.
Extract:
A child with a head injury is at risk for increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
Question 2 of 5
Which change in status would alert the nurse to believe an increase in ICP has occurred?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cushing's triad, including increased diastolic pressure, indicates rising ICP.
Extract:
A child has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is being treated with chemotherapy.
Question 3 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.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
What is considered the most definitive diagnostic test for leukemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bone marrow biopsy confirms leukemia by directly examining marrow for cancer cells.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching a newly hired nurse about emotional responses when caring for a terminally ill child.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement by the newly hired nurse indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Grief education helps nurses process emotions and support families effectively.