ATI LPN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
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Infant with intussusception
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant who has intussusception. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sausage-shaped mass is characteristic of intussusception, caused by intestinal telescoping.
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4-year-old child with meningitis receiving gentamicin
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has meningitis and is receiving gentamicin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A creatinine level of 1.4 mg/dL suggests nephrotoxicity, a serious side effect of gentamicin, requiring immediate reporting.
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Preschooler with gastroenteritis and potassium level of .2 mEq/L
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a preschooler who has gastroenteritis and notes the client's potassium level is .2 mEq/L. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyporeflexia results from hypokalemia, causing muscle weakness due to low potassium.
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Preschool-age child with acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a preschool-age child who has acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning. Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperpyrexia is a hallmark of salicylate toxicity, which can lead to neurological damage and requires urgent treatment.
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Toddler receiving prescribed medication with parent nearby
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a toddler whose parent is nearby. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to identify the toddler?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking the ID band against the medical record ensures accurate patient identification.