ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam NUrs 150 exam 3 Swaml Questions
Extract:
An infant who has severe dehydration from acute gastroenteritis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting an infant who has severe dehydration from acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 13% weight loss indicates severe dehydration from gastroenteritis. Bulging fontanels, bradypnea, and normal capillary refill are not typical.
Extract:
A school-aged child who has been hospitalized with gastroenteritis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to develop a plan of care for a school-aged child who has been hospitalized with gastroenteritis. Which of the following conditions and client findings should the nurse identify that the child has developed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vomiting, melena, and weak pulses indicate dehydration and hypovolemic shock from gastroenteritis. Other conditions have distinct symptoms not present here.
Extract:
A 6-month-old infant who has a prescription for clear liquids by mouth after a repair of an intussusception
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has a prescription for clear liquids by mouth after a repair of an intussusception. Which of the following fluids should the nurse select for the infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oral electrolyte solution provides balanced electrolytes and glucose, safe for post-intussusception recovery. Formula, juice, and water risk complications.
Extract:
An infant who is 2 months old
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on the pediatric unit is assessing an infant who is 2 months old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A distended abdomen with a visible mass may indicate a serious condition like a tumor or obstruction, requiring immediate reporting. Other findings are normal for a 2-month-old.
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.