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ATI Nurs 150 Pediatric Final Exam 0924 Cohort Questions
Extract:
A child in the PICU
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child in the PICU. To prevent pressure ulcers, which intervention should the nurse include in the child's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Posting a turning schedule ensures consistent repositioning to prevent pressure ulcers. Draw sheets aid turning, vigorous massage can damage skin, and turning every 2 hours is preferred.
Extract:
An infant
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure an infant's vital signs. The nurse should use which of the following sites to assess a heart rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The apical pulse at the heart’s apex is the most accurate site for assessing an infant’s heart rate due to their small size and pulse strength.
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 3 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 school-age child who has a new diagnosis of asthma
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding triggers is essential for asthma management to prevent attacks. Weekly peak flow monitoring is insufficient, stopping sports is unnecessary, and cromolyn sodium is for prevention, not acute relief.
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.