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ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI Questions
Extract:
A 9-year-old client after a bee sting, experiencing nausea and vomiting, blood pressure 68/40 mm Hg, pulse 148 beats/minute, O2 saturation 86%, and dyspneic.
Question 1 of 5
A 9-year-old client presents to the emergency department after a bee sting and experiencing bouts of nausea and vomiting. The nurse notes the client's blood pressure is 68/40 mm Hg, pulse is 148 beats/minute. 02 saturation is 86%, and the child is dyspneic. Which action is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Giving epinephrine is the priority action as it counteracts the anaphylactic reaction, improves blood pressure, and alleviates respiratory distress.
Extract:
A child who has sepsis and a critically low platelet count.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has sepsis and a critically low platelet count. Based on this information which of the following precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bleeding precautions should be initiated due to the critically low platelet count, as this increases the risk of bleeding complications.
Extract:
A 9-year-old client after a bee sting, experiencing nausea and vomiting, blood pressure 68/40 mm Hg, pulse 148 beats/minute, O2 saturation 86%, and dyspneic.
Question 3 of 5
A 9-year-old client presents to the emergency department after a bee sting and experiencing bouts of nausea and vomiting. The nurse notes the client's blood pressure is 68/40 mm Hg, pulse is 148 beats/minute. 02 saturation is 86%, and the child is dyspneic. Which action is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Giving epinephrine is the priority action as it counteracts the anaphylactic reaction, improves blood pressure, and alleviates respiratory distress.
Extract:
An infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of fluid loss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Body weight is the most reliable indicator of fluid loss, as it reflects changes in fluid status directly and provides a clear measure for assessing hydration.
Extract:
A child with sickle cell anemia admitted for the treatment of vaso-occlusive crisis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a health care provider's prescriptions for a child with sickle cell anemia who was admitted to the hospital for the treatment of vaso-occlosive crisis which prescription documented in the child's chart should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restricting fluid intake is contraindicated in vaso-occlusive crisis; hydration is crucial to help reduce sickling and improve circulation.