An essential nursing action for a small child with

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ATI LPN Test Bank

An essential nursing action for a small child with severe diarrhea and vomiting is to

A. Check weight daily B. Encourage oral fluids intake C. Keep body temperature below 38°C D. Replace lost calories

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Checking weight daily A assesses fluid loss severity, per document .

A mother of a 6-month-old asks what foods to introduce first. The answer is

A. Cereal and soft-boiled egg B. Milled rice, cereal, mashed fruits C. Meat, fish, then fruits D. Sweets like fruits and vegetables

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Milled rice, cereal, mashed fruits B are appropriate first foods, per document p9, 8.

Physiological jaundice usually occurs how long after birth?

A. 24 hours B. 48 hours C. 72 hours D. 1 week

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: 48 hours B is typical for physiologic jaundice, per document p13, 4.

Reduce anxiety in a child on admission by select all

A. Changing nurses daily B. Confining to bed C. Involving parents D. Seeing familiar faces

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Parents C and familiar faces D III, IV reduce anxiety, per document p17, 0.

A child with severe burns should have dressings changed

A. Daily B. Every 2 days C. Every 12 hours D. Only when soiled

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Daily A dressing changes prevent infection, per document p21, .

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