ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
The nurse is monitoring a 7-year-old child post-surgical resection of a supratentorial (cerebral) brain tumor.
Question 1 of 5
Which vital sign finding indicates Cushing's triad?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cushing's triad (bradycardia, hypertension, irregular respirations) indicates increased ICP.
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 2 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 manager is preparing to discuss methods to help staff who care for terminally ill children cope with stress.
Question 3 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 4 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.
Extract:
A nurse working on a medical unit is caring for a client who is prescribed seizure precautions.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV access facilitates emergency anticonvulsant administration, a key seizure precaution.