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ATI Pediatrics Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A postpartum nurse is providing instructions to the mother of a newborn infant with hyperbilirubinemia who is being breastfed. The nurse provides which most appropriate instructions to the mother?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The most appropriate instruction for a mother of a newborn infant with hyperbilirubinemia who is being breastfed is to continue to breastfeed every 2-4 hours. Breastfeeding should be initiated within 2 hours after birth and continued every 2-4 hours thereafter. Breast milk helps to promote the passage of meconium (the dark green stools of the newborn) and reduce the risk of hyperbilirubinemia. It is important to continue breastfeeding to establish and maintain a good milk supply, promote bonding between mother and baby, and provide important nutrients to the newborn. Switching to bottle feeding or feeding the newborn infant less frequently is not recommended in this case.
Question 2 of 5
Parents bring their infant to the clinic, seeking treatment for vomiting and diarrhea that has lasted for 2 days. On assessment, the nurse in charge detects dry mucous membranes and lethargy. What other findings suggests a fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sunken fontanel is a classic sign of dehydration in infants. When a child is experiencing fluid volume deficit, the body's priority is to maintain blood flow to vital organs, resulting in decreased blood circulation to the skin and extremities. Consequently, decreased skin turgor and a sunken fontanel are common manifestations of dehydration. Other signs of fluid volume deficit may include dry mucous membranes, lethargy, decreased urine output, and increased heart rate.
Question 3 of 5
7-year-old Damon has cystitis; which of the following would Nurse Elena expect when assessing the child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder, commonly caused by a bacterial infection. In children, symptoms of cystitis often include dysuria, which is painful or difficult urination. This symptom is frequently observed in children with cystitis. Costovertebral tenderness and flank pain are more indicative of kidney involvement (such as in pyelonephritis) rather than just bladder inflammation like in cystitis. High fever may also be present in severe cases of cystitis, but dysuria is the more specific and common symptom associated with this condition in children.
Question 4 of 5
Angie is an adolescent who has seizure disorder; which of the following would not be a focus of a teaching program?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A, ability to obtain a driver's license. This would not be a focus of a teaching program for Angie with a seizure disorder since individuals with uncontrolled seizures are typically not allowed to have a driver's license due to safety concerns. It is important for Angie to understand the risks and consequences of drug and alcohol abuse, the increased risk of infections, and how to handle peer pressure effectively in relation to her condition. These topics are more relevant to managing her health and well-being with a seizure disorder.
Question 5 of 5
Reggie is a teenager suffering from osteomyelitis; the nurse would expect which of the following symptoms? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.