RN ATI PEDIATRIC PROCTORED EXAM 2024 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS. Answer Key at the End)

RN ATI PEDIATRIC PROCTORED EXAM 2024 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS. Answer Key at the End) 1 Which is the correct positioning of a child experiencing epistaxis: 1) The child should be placed in a prone position 2) The child should be placed in a supping position 3) The child should be sitting with their head tilted back 4) The child should sit up and lean forward 2. A 15-year-old with type 1 diabetes mellitus presents with a fever and 48- hour history of vomiting. As the nurse, you note the child’s breath has a fruity odour, his breathing is deep and rapid, and mom states he has become less arousable. You recognize these are the signs of: 1) Acute Hypoglycaemia 2) Diabetic Ketoacidosis 3) Hyperglycaemia 4) Polydipsia 3. The nurse is providing education to the parents of an infant with cradle cap. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates their understanding? 1) “We should use hydrogen peroxide as shampoo for my child until it is resolved” 2) “We should expect that my child will probably have asthma & allergies too” 3) “We should brush the loosened crusts out of the hair after shampooing” 4) “We should decrease the frequency that I wash my child’s hair to once a week” 4. Which is descriptive of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? 1) Manifestations of ADHD are typically so bizarre that the diagnosis is easy 2) Manifestations of ADHD affect all aspects of the child’s life but are most obvious in the classroom 3) Manifestations of ADHD such as learning disabilities eventually disappear by adulthood 4) Manifestations of ADHD must always be present and are required to receive a positive diagnosis 5. Which is an effective strategy to reduce the stress of burn dressing procedures for a 6year-old child? 1) Give the child as many choices as possible 2) Reassure the child that dressing changes are not painful 3) Explain to the child why analgesics cannot be used 4) Encourage the child to master stress with controlled passivity 6. A child with a history of diabetes mellitus presents with sweating. Confusion and slurred speech. The nurse suspects the cause is: 1) Hyperglycaemia 2) Hyperkalaemia 3) Hyponatremia 4) Hypoglycemia 7. When educating the parents of a child with growth hormone deficiency, the following statement made by the parents would indicate the need for further teaching: 1) “Our child may have increased sensitivity to insulin” 2) “Hormone replacement therapy is not likely to be successful” 3) “Growth hormone deficiency is caused by diminished pituitary function” 4) “We need to prepare our child for daily injections 8. The nurse is providing education to parents of a toddler that will receive an iron supplement to treat iron deficiency anaemia. Which statement indicates the parents need further teaching? 1) “It’s important to rinse my baby’s mouth out with water immediately after giving her the iron” 2) “We need to store the iron in a safe place because an accidental overdose can be toxic to the baby” 3) “If we notice dark green stools, we should immediately notify the doctor.” 4) “A good way to prevent iron deficiency anaemia is to limit the baby’s milk consumption to 32 ounces per day.” 9. A 16-year-old with a chronic illness has recently become rebellious and is taking risks such as missing doses of his medication. What is the best explanation for this behavior? 1) The child needs more discipline 2) The child needs more socialization with peers 3) The child is exhibiting normal adolescent behaviour 4) The child is demonstrating a need for more parental control 10. What is the purpose of paediatric hospice? 1) Provide pain relief so the child doesn’t know they are dying 2) Extend the dying process so the child and family can say goodbye 3) Hasten the dying process to stop the suffering 4) Support the highest quality of life possible for whatever time