ATI RN
ATI Custom SP23 N23 N240 Exam 3 Ch 11 24 32 43 44 Questions
Extract:
A preschooler with a calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschooler who has a calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypocalcemia (8.0 mg/dL) causes muscle tremors due to nerve excitability. Positive (not negative) Chvostek's sign, dry membranes, and polyuria aren't typical.
Extract:
A child who has acute glomerulonephritis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weight checks monitor fluid retention, the earliest sign of complications in glomerulonephritis, prioritizing fluid balance assessment. Education, diet, and saline locks are important but secondary to fluid status monitoring.
Extract:
An adolescent following a suicide attempt
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an adolescent following a suicide attempt. After reviewing the client's history, the nurse should determine which of the following is the priority risk factor for suicide completion.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Previous suicide attempts are the strongest predictor of completion per CDC, indicating high risk. Substance abuse, loss, and disorders contribute but are secondary.
Extract:
A school-age child with possible pediculosis capitis
Question 4 of 5
A school nurse is performing a routine health assessment for a school-age child. Which of the following findings indicates the nurse should investigate further for pediculosis capitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pruritus (itching) is a common sign of pediculosis capitis, prompting further lice inspection. Dry patches, baldness, or blisters suggest other conditions like eczema or infections.
Extract:
Several children who require treatment for pediculosis capitis
Question 5 of 5
A school nurse conducting a screening for pediculosis capitis identifies several children who require treatment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the children's parents?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sealing nonwashable items for 72 hours kills lice. Pets don't carry human lice, alcohol soaking is unnecessary, and insecticides are harmful and ineffective.