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ATI Nurs 150 Pediatric Final Exam 0924 Cohort Questions
Extract:
A 6-month-old infant who is postoperative following a myringotomy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who is postoperative following a myringotomy. Which of the following pain scales should the nurse use to determine the infant's pain level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The FLACC scale is appropriate for infants, assessing pain through face, legs, activity, cry, and consolability. FACES, Oucher, and Visual Analog are for older children.
Extract:
A child who has Legg-Calve-Perthes disease and is in Buck extension traction
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Legg-Calve-Perthes disease and is in Buck extension traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the traction boot briefly for baths is appropriate with Buck’s traction. Antibiotic ointment is unnecessary as there are no pins, fluid reduction is harmful, and frequent repositioning is not needed.
Extract:
A child who has celiac disease
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has celiac disease. The nurse should include which of the following food choices for this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rice is gluten-free and safe for celiac disease. Wheat and barley contain gluten and must be avoided. PRIOHOU is a mnemonic for gluten-free foods, but rice is the correct specific choice here.
Extract:
A child receiving amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 12 hr
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL suspension. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To administer 500 mg using a 250 mg/5 mL suspension: 500 mg ÷ (250 mg/5 mL) = 10 mL per dose.
Extract:
A 10-month-old infant
Question 5 of 5
Autism is a complex developmental disorder. The diagnostic criteria for autism include delayed or abnormal developmental function. Which of the following behaviors would be a concerning sign in 10-month-old infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inability to maintain eye contact is concerning for autism, as it indicates social interaction difficulties. Pulling to stand is normal, parallel play is expected later, and low growth percentile is not specific to autism.