ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of an infant who has gastroesophageal reflux.
Question 1 of 5
Which statement by the parent indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Upright positioning post-feeding reduces reflux by preventing stomach content backflow.
Extract:
A 12-year-old child is being admitted with T: 104F (40C), P: 89, R: 30, B/P: 80/42, difficult to arouse, c/o headache, emesis x2, nuchal rigidity, slight petechiae, elevated WBCs and decreased glucose in CSF.
Question 2 of 5
What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Droplet precautions prevent the spread of suspected bacterial meningitis.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse monitor in the child? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Monitor for sepsis, long-term complications, and hypertension due to ICP risks.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a child who has a suspected head injury.
Question 4 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:
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 5 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.