ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
The nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a school-aged child newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease about dietary measures during an exacerbation.
Question 1 of 5
Which statement made by the parents indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fruits and vegetables may irritate the gut during Crohn's exacerbation, requiring dietary caution.
Extract:
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a pediatric client who has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma and will be receiving chemotherapy with radiation interventions.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following expected adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client for? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Chemotherapy and radiation commonly cause nausea, hair loss, diarrhea, and skin sensitivity.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing an infant following a motor vehicle crash.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to identify increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased sleepiness indicates early increased ICP due to altered mental status.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment finding would the nurse expect in an infant with Hirschsprung's disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hirschsprung's disease causes constipation and ribbon-like, foul-smelling stools due to impaired colon motility.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a child who has a suspected head injury.
Question 5 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.