ATI LPN
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 28 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing interventions will be implemented for the mother of a 10-month-old infant with nonorganic failure to thrive?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Teaching about developmental milestones provides anticipatory guidance, supporting parental care in nonorganic failure to thrive.
Question 2 of 5
What acid-base imbalance would the nurse expect to occur from this persistent vomiting?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent vomiting causes loss of hydrochloric acid and sodium chloride, leading to metabolic alkalosis.
Question 3 of 5
For what is this child at the highest risk?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe isotonic dehydration puts the child at highest risk for shock due to significant fluid loss.
Question 4 of 5
A child is brought into the ED with suspected appendicitis.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Guarding, rebound tenderness, and pain on thigh lifting are signs of appendicitis; pain is in the right lower quadrant, and C-reactive protein is elevated.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement by a mother may indicate a cause of her son's vitamin C deficiency?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heating fruits for preserves destroys vitamin C, leading to deficiency.