ATI Pediatrics Proctored Latest Exam
Questions and Answers
What happens to the voice during epiglottitis? - Answer-it becomes hoarse
sodium normal range - Answer-135-145
manifestations of pneumonia in infants - Answer-nasal flaring
increased WBCs
diarrhea
abdominal distention
What is an expected finding of endocarditis? - Answer-headache
What is an expected finding in a school-age child with glomerulonephritis? - Answer-
brown colored urine
McBurney's point - Answer--lower right abdomen
-pain in appendicitis
Celiac disease expected findings - Answer--steatorrhea
-distended abdomen
-weight loss
What type of vomiting is common with pyloric stenosis? - Answer-projectile vomiting
What is used to treat scabies lesions? - Answer-permethrin 5% cream
manifestation of pertussis - Answer-dry hacking cough
manifestation of acute streptococcal pharyngitis - Answer-inflamed throat with exudate
manifestation of bacterial conjunctivitis - Answer-purulent eye drainage
Koplik spots - Answer-rubeola (measles
Diabetes insipidus lab values - Answer--dilute urine/low specific gravity
-high sodium
-normal blood glucose
-polyuria (excessive urine output)
minimal change nephrotic syndrome management - Answer--dietary fluid restriction
-low sodium diet
-corticosteroids
, How often should a child with asthma get pulmonary function tests? - Answer-every 12-
24 months
lumbar puncture nursing care - Answer--apply topical analgesic to the lumbar site 60
min prior to procedure
-place in prone position or flat in bed for up to 12 hours to prevent post procedural
spinal headache
-encourage to drink extra fluids to replace CSF
CF diet - Answer--well-balanced
-high in protein & calories
-unrestricted fat
-ensure adequate fluid intake
Can a child with celiac disease eat malt? - Answer-no, it has gluten in it
What should be done after administering PO suspension digoxin? - Answer-brush the
child's teeth
manifestations of digoxin toxicity - Answer-nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite
indications of brainstem herniation - Answer-Cushing's triad: htn, bradycardia,
decreased respirations
interventions for lead toxicity - Answer--diet rich in calcium, vitamin C, and iron
-chelation therapy for lead levels 45 mcg/dL or greater
expected findings following an appendectomy - Answer--absence of peristalsis
-WBC >10,000/mm3
indications of early septic shock - Answer-fever & chills
plan of care pre-op for a preschooler with a Wilm's tumor - Answer--avoid palpating the
abdomen
-auscultate bowel sounds
-do not engage in play with other children - increases risk of injury
-do not explain about pain till post op so as not to increase anxiety
indications of SIADH - Answer--low sodium level
-high urine specific gravity
-decreased urine output
-hypoosmolality
-overhydration
-mental confusion
-bounding pulses
Questions and Answers
What happens to the voice during epiglottitis? - Answer-it becomes hoarse
sodium normal range - Answer-135-145
manifestations of pneumonia in infants - Answer-nasal flaring
increased WBCs
diarrhea
abdominal distention
What is an expected finding of endocarditis? - Answer-headache
What is an expected finding in a school-age child with glomerulonephritis? - Answer-
brown colored urine
McBurney's point - Answer--lower right abdomen
-pain in appendicitis
Celiac disease expected findings - Answer--steatorrhea
-distended abdomen
-weight loss
What type of vomiting is common with pyloric stenosis? - Answer-projectile vomiting
What is used to treat scabies lesions? - Answer-permethrin 5% cream
manifestation of pertussis - Answer-dry hacking cough
manifestation of acute streptococcal pharyngitis - Answer-inflamed throat with exudate
manifestation of bacterial conjunctivitis - Answer-purulent eye drainage
Koplik spots - Answer-rubeola (measles
Diabetes insipidus lab values - Answer--dilute urine/low specific gravity
-high sodium
-normal blood glucose
-polyuria (excessive urine output)
minimal change nephrotic syndrome management - Answer--dietary fluid restriction
-low sodium diet
-corticosteroids
, How often should a child with asthma get pulmonary function tests? - Answer-every 12-
24 months
lumbar puncture nursing care - Answer--apply topical analgesic to the lumbar site 60
min prior to procedure
-place in prone position or flat in bed for up to 12 hours to prevent post procedural
spinal headache
-encourage to drink extra fluids to replace CSF
CF diet - Answer--well-balanced
-high in protein & calories
-unrestricted fat
-ensure adequate fluid intake
Can a child with celiac disease eat malt? - Answer-no, it has gluten in it
What should be done after administering PO suspension digoxin? - Answer-brush the
child's teeth
manifestations of digoxin toxicity - Answer-nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite
indications of brainstem herniation - Answer-Cushing's triad: htn, bradycardia,
decreased respirations
interventions for lead toxicity - Answer--diet rich in calcium, vitamin C, and iron
-chelation therapy for lead levels 45 mcg/dL or greater
expected findings following an appendectomy - Answer--absence of peristalsis
-WBC >10,000/mm3
indications of early septic shock - Answer-fever & chills
plan of care pre-op for a preschooler with a Wilm's tumor - Answer--avoid palpating the
abdomen
-auscultate bowel sounds
-do not engage in play with other children - increases risk of injury
-do not explain about pain till post op so as not to increase anxiety
indications of SIADH - Answer--low sodium level
-high urine specific gravity
-decreased urine output
-hypoosmolality
-overhydration
-mental confusion
-bounding pulses
