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ATI Pediatrics Exam NUrs 150 exam 3 Swaml Questions
Extract:
A 2-year-old child who has a high fever, severe dyspnea, and is drooling
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a 2-year-old child who has a high fever, severe dyspnea, and is drooling. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High fever, dyspnea, and drooling suggest epiglottitis, requiring immediate airway management via intubation to prevent obstruction. Other actions follow airway stabilization.
Extract:
A 10-month-old infant who is 8 hours postoperative following cleft palate repair
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 10-month-old infant who is 8 hours postoperative following cleft palate repair. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the infant's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying and releasing elbow restraints every hour prevents the infant from touching or injuring the surgical site while allowing some movement and circulation. Keeping the infant supine increases aspiration risk, feeding with a spoon may cause trauma, and suctioning the mouth can damage the palate.
Extract:
A child following a tonsillectomy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a child for manifestations of hemorrhage following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of this postoperative complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent swallowing indicates possible bleeding from the surgical site, as the child tries to clear blood. Thirst, mouth breathing, and pain are not specific to hemorrhage.
Extract:
A child who is admitted with suspected acute appendicitis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is admitted with suspected acute appendicitis. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to perforation of the child's appendix?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sudden decrease in abdominal pain suggests appendix perforation, as pressure is released. Bowel sounds, fever, and abdominal tone are less specific.
Extract:
A 1-week-old infant who has a prescription for home oxygen and pulse oximetry monitoring
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a 1-week-old infant who has a prescription for home oxygen and pulse oximetry monitoring. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rotating the probe every 24 hours is unnecessary for continuous monitoring. Movement can affect accuracy, 100% readings are not inherently concerning, and probes can be applied to fingers or toes.