ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which type of seizure is characterized by a sudden loss of muscle tone, leading to the person collapsing or falling down?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atonic seizures cause sudden muscle tone loss, resulting in collapses or falls.
Extract:
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of fluid loss?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Body weight changes are the most sensitive and reliable indicator of fluid loss, reflecting hydration status accurately.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
When administering oral iron supplements to a client with anemia, the nurse should take which action to ensure optimal absorption?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin C enhances iron absorption, making administration with a vitamin C-rich drink optimal.
Extract:
A nurse manager is preparing to discuss methods to help staff who care for terminally ill children cope with stress.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Meditation, support systems, and attending funerals aid coping; extended shifts and sleep aids may worsen stress.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a 6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions is unnecessary in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring head circumference is unnecessary for a 6-year-old, as it's typically monitored in infants for ICP.