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ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI GU Exam Questions
Extract:
An infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature
Question 1 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 a brain tumor has a decreased respiratory rate and is less responsive to verbal commands than he was when the nurses assessed the client the previous hour.
Question 2 of 5
What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying the healthcare provider is critical as the child's decreased responsiveness and respiratory rate indicate a potential deterioration in condition that requires prompt medical evaluation.
Extract:
A client who is iron deficient
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning a diet for a client who is iron deficient. Which of the following foods high in iron should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Red meat is an excellent source of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body than non-heme iron found in plant foods.
Extract:
An adolescent with sickle cell anemia, pain in extremities rated 9/10, swelling at hand joints, hemoglobin 5 g/dL, hematocrit 30%, RBC count 3.3, WBC count 12,000/mm3, platelets 148,000/mm3, temperature 38.8°C, pulse 110/min, respiratory rate 20/min, BP 100/80 mm Hg, oxygen saturation 96%
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E,F
Rationale: Bedrest minimizes energy expenditure, blood transfusion addresses severe anemia, and IV fluids promote hydration to reduce sickling and pain.
Extract:
A child with a urinary tract infection
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child with a urinary tract infection. Which of the following should the nurse include in teaching for the child and family? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: All options are correct: Avoiding bubble baths, wiping front to back, completing antibiotics, frequent voiding, wearing cotton underwear, and encouraging fluids help prevent and manage urinary tract infections.