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ATI Pediatrics Exam R37 Questions
Extract:
A child with symptoms of anaphylactic shock
Question 1 of 5
A child is brought to the emergency room with symptoms of anaphylactic shock. Which of the following cues would be most indicative of anaphylactic shock?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheezing and difficulty breathing are hallmark signs of anaphylactic shock due to airway constriction and bronchoconstriction, posing an immediate threat to life.
Extract:
A school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour. The nurse should place the client on which of the following diets?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet helps manage edema and fluid overload in acute glomerulonephritis, addressing fluid retention and hypertension.
Extract:
A child who has Hirschsprung disease is scheduled for initial surgery
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has Hirschsprung disease is scheduled for initial surgery. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Understanding that the ostomy is temporary indicates correct knowledge of the surgical procedure, which often involves a temporary ostomy followed by further surgeries for Hirschsprung disease.
Extract:
A 3-year-old child who has had 160 mL of urine output over the past 8 hr period and weighs 33 lb
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who has had 160 mL of urine output over the past 8 hr period. The child weighs 33 lb. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The child's urine output (160 mL/8 hr =~ 20 mL/hr) is above the expected 1 mL/kg/hr (33 lb = 15 kg, so ~20 mL/hr is okay).
Extract:
An adolescent who has acute glomerulonephritis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an adolescent who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated BUN (50 mg/dL) is expected in acute glomerulonephritis due to impaired kidney function, reflecting reduced glomerular filtration.