ATI Comprehensive Pediatric Review 2019

Question 1

What is the best treatment to prevent dehydration in infants with acute gastritis and diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Frequent PO fluid replacement with an electrolyte solution

Question 2

What is the first intervention when a child begins to have a seizure?

Accepted Answer

Turn patient to their side

Question 3

The nurse should suspect possible visual impairment in a child displaying which characteristic

Accepted Answer

Excessive rubbing of eyes

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT correct in describing asthma?

Accepted Answer

Most commonly occurs in Caucasians

Question 5

What 2 conditions are considered when a newborn fails to pass meconium in the 1st 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Hirschsprung's and Cystic Fibrosis

Question 6

A strep infection, which develops into an autoimmune disorder affecting the heart:

Accepted Answer

Rheumatic fever

Question 7

Abnormal distribution of blood volume, resulting from decreased SVR & poor distal blood flow.

Accepted Answer

Distributive Shock

Question 8

Most essential nursing assessment for early signs worsening after a head injury?

Accepted Answer

level of consciousness

Question 9

Chelation therapy on a child with Sickle Cell Anemia is done for what purpose?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate excess iron

Question 10

Which of the following orders would a nurse question for an 11 month-old with bronchiolitis?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone 250 mg IV Q12 hours

Question 11

Which is the most descriptive of the pathophysiology of leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Unrestricted proliferation of immature white blood cells

Question 12

Which action is INCORRECT for patient with increased intracranial pressure?

Accepted Answer

vigorous suction to maintain airway

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of increased pulmonary blood flow?

Accepted Answer

Cyanosis

Question 14

A 6 year old has asthma. What statement by the mother indicates that more teaching is needed?

Accepted Answer

She does not use the inhaler more than once a day.

Question 15

What notable sign may indicate increased intercranial pressure in an infant?

Accepted Answer

High-pitched crying

Question 16

when receiving prednisone or any other type of steroid what is an important nursing assessment

Accepted Answer

Symptoms of infection

Question 17

For defects with increased pulmonary blood flow, prostaglandin inhibitors are given to do what?

Accepted Answer

Close the duct

Question 18

When assessing pupils, what are bilateral fixed and dilated pupil’s indicative of?

Accepted Answer

Brainstem Herniation

Question 19

The nurse suspects hearing impairment in the infant who demonstrates which behavior?

Accepted Answer

Absence of babbling by 7 months

Question 20

Nursing interventions for hemophilia (select all)

Accepted Answer

prevent crippling effects, prevent crippling effects, recognize and control bleeding

Question 21

Polycythemia is an indication of:

Accepted Answer

Decreased pulmonary blood flow

Question 22

What education can the nurse provide to decrease respiratory infection in patients with CF?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 23

When is giving Aspirin to a child indicated?

Accepted Answer

Kawasaki Disease

Question 24

Which of the following should prompt further education regarding safe sleep?

Accepted Answer

There is a stuffed animal in the crib

Question 25

A 2 month old infant comes in with suspected intussuseption. What is the first line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Air or barium enema

Question 26

While caring for a 9 year-old after a tonsillectomy, what finding would concern the nurse most?

Accepted Answer

Frequent/excessive swallowing

Question 27

Purpose of Pavlik harness?

Accepted Answer

Maintain the femur within the acetabulum

Question 28

What are the signs of Cushing Triad?

Accepted Answer

Increased BP, decreased HR, irregular respirations

Question 29

A child admitted with Nephrotic Syndrome would exhibit which findings? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Protienuria, Edema

Question 30

Which of the following is an early sign of CHF?

Accepted Answer

Increased respiratory rate

ATI Comprehensive Pediatric Review 2019

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ATI Comprehensive Pediatric Review 2019

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