ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Nursing Exam 4 Questions
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Vital Signs
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Guardians report child has a 2-day history of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Child reports an intermittent "belly ache" and states, "I don't feel good." Guardians state the child has been having frequent emesis and "can't keep anything down."
Child irritable and frequently requesting a drink. Lips and mucus membranes dry. Capillary refill 3 seconds. Sluggish skin recoil noted.
1830: Child vomited small amount of clear-colored mucoid fluid. Voided a small amount of dark concentrated urine. Passed a moderate amount of liquid brown stool. No blood noted in stool. Urine and blood specimens collected.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a preschool aged child in the emergency department. The nurse should anticipate a provider prescription for an [Dropdown Group 1] and [Dropdown Group 2].
| antiemetic |
| antibiotic |
| IV fluid bolus |
| electrolyte replacement |
| analgesic |
| antipyretic |
Correct Answer: C, D
Rationale: The child shows signs of dehydration (dry mucous membranes, sluggish skin recoil, dark urine) requiring an IV fluid bolus. Hypokalemia (K = 3.2 mEq/L) indicates the need for electrolyte replacement.
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