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ATI Nur 211 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with bacterial pneumonia is admitted to the pediatric unit. What would the nurse expect the admitting assessment to reveal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high fever is a common symptom in children with bacterial pneumonia.
Question 2 of 5
A topical corticosteroid is prescribed by the primary health care provider for a child with contact dermatitis. Which instruction should the nurse give the parent about applying the cream?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Topical corticosteroids should be applied in a thin layer to the affected area and gently rubbed in to ensure proper absorption.
Question 3 of 5
What is the primary clinical manifestation in a child with scabies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The primary clinical manifestation of scabies is intense pruritus (itching), which is often worse at night.
Question 4 of 5
A patient diagnosed with macular degeneration asks the nurse to explain his condition. Which statement by the nurse best describes macular degeneration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Macular degeneration involves damage to the macula, affecting central vision.
Question 5 of 5
A 29-pound preschooler is being treated for impetigo. The primary health care provider orders 40mg/kg/day of amoxicillin/clavulanate by mouth to be administered in divided doses every 12 hours. The elixir comes in a strength of 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters of amoxicillin/clavulanate should the nurse administer to this client per dose? (Round to the nearest tenth).
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Child weighs 13.18 kg (29/2.2). Daily dose is 527.2 mg (40 mg/kg * 13.18). Per dose is 263.6 mg (527.2/2). Volume is 5.272 mL (263.6 * 5 / 250), rounded to 5.3 mL.