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ATI Nurs 150 Pediatric Final Exam 0924 Cohort Questions
Extract:
A 6-month-old infant who is postoperative following a myringotomy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who is postoperative following a myringotomy. Which of the following pain scales should the nurse use to determine the infant's pain level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The FLACC scale is appropriate for infants, assessing pain through face, legs, activity, cry, and consolability. FACES, Oucher, and Visual Analog are for older children.
Extract:
A school-age child with white flakes that don’t brush off the hair and a rash on the back of the neck
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse is assessing a school-age child and notices white flakes that don't brush off the hair and a rash on the back of the child's neck. The nurse should suspect which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, causes white flakes that adhere to hair and a rash that may extend to the neck. Pediculosis involves nits, impetigo causes crusts, and folliculitis causes follicular bumps.
Extract:
A 6-month-old infant who is postoperative following a myringotomy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who is postoperative following a myringotomy. Which of the following pain scales should the nurse use to determine the infant's pain level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The FLACC scale is appropriate for infants, assessing pain through face, legs, activity, cry, and consolability. FACES, Oucher, and Visual Analog are for older children.
Extract:
A 2-year old with acute onset of Type 1 diabetes mellitus and diabetic ketoacidosis
Question 4 of 5
A 2-year old is admitted to the pediatric with acute onset of Type 1 diabetes mellitus and diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis results from an excessive accumulation of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DKA results from insulin deficiency, leading to fat breakdown and ketone body accumulation, causing acidosis. Bicarbonate release, potassium excretion, and elevated insulin are not causes.
Extract:
A child who has Legg-Calve-Perthes disease and is in Buck extension traction
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Legg-Calve-Perthes disease and is in Buck extension traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the traction boot briefly for baths is appropriate with Buck’s traction. Antibiotic ointment is unnecessary as there are no pins, fluid reduction is harmful, and frequent repositioning is not needed.