ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing Exam 2023 Questions
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A nurse is assisting with the care of a 15-year-old adolescent who has Streptococcus pneumonia. The nurse is collecting data on the adolescent 24 hr later. How should the nurse interpret the findings? For each finding, click to specify whether the finding is unrelated to the admitting diagnosis, an indication of potential improvement, or an indication of potential worsening condition.
| Options | Unrelated to Diagnosis | Indication of Potential Improvement | Indication of Potential Worsening condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBC count 17,000/mm3 | |||
| Steatorrhea | |||
| Oxygen saturation 95% on 1 L oxygen via nasal cannula | |||
| Barrel chest | |||
| Hemoptysis 300 mL | |||
| Respiratory rate 32/min |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D.E,F
Rationale: A: Improvement, B: Unrelated, C: Improvement, D: Unrelated, E: Worsening, F: Improvement. A. WBC drop from 22,000 to 17,000/mm3 shows improvement. B. Steatorrhea is unrelated, linked to cystic fibrosis, not pneumonia. C. 95% on less oxygen indicates improvement. D. Barrel chest is chronic, unrelated to acute pneumonia. E. Hemoptysis of 300 mL suggests worsening. F. Respiratory rate drop suggests improvement.
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