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ATI Nursing Proctored Pediatric Test Banks Questions
Question 1 of 5
The MOST appropriate age of a child who helps to undress; puts 3 words together (subject, verb, object); and handles spoon well is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These milestones are typically achieved around 24 months.
Question 2 of 5
A 10 years old girl presented with fever and bruises for last 2 weeks. On examination she is pale; however there is no evidence of lymphadenopathy or hepatosplenomegaly. Her Hb is 6g/dl, TLC is 2700 and platelets are 90000. The most appropriate investigation to clinch the diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bone marrow aspiration is essential to rule out conditions like aplastic anemia or leukemia, which could explain the symptoms and lab findings.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse would monitor the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trousseau's sign is a clinical sign characterized by carpal spasm induced by inflating a blood pressure cuff above the systolic pressure for a few minutes. It is indicative of hypocalcemia, specifically low calcium levels in the blood. Therefore, the nurse would monitor the client for Trousseau's sign to assess for potential hypocalcemia. This could prompt the healthcare provider to order further diagnostic tests or interventions to address the underlying calcium imbalance. Options B, C, and D do not directly relate to monitoring for Trousseau's sign.
Question 4 of 5
An insulin-dependent diabetic delivered a 10-pound male. When the baby is brought to the nursery, the priority of care is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The priority of care when a baby born to an insulin-dependent diabetic mother is brought to the nursery is to check the baby's serum glucose level and administer glucose if it is less than 40 mg/dL. Babies born to diabetic mothers, especially those with poorly controlled blood sugar levels, are at risk for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) due to the sudden drop in glucose supply after delivery. Hypoglycemia can be dangerous for newborns and can lead to serious complications if left untreated. Therefore, monitoring the baby's serum glucose levels and providing appropriate intervention, such as administering glucose if necessary, is critical to ensure the baby's well-being.
Question 5 of 5
Hemodynamic monitoring by means of a multilumen pulmonary artery catheter can provide detailed information about:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A multilumen pulmonary artery catheter, also known as a Swan-Ganz catheter, is used for advanced hemodynamic monitoring. It is inserted through a central line and positioned in the pulmonary artery to provide detailed information about various hemodynamic parameters including preload, afterload, and cardiac output.