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ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering IV antibiotics is the priority to treat bacterial meningitis and prevent complications.
Extract:
School-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour. The nurse should place the client on which of the following diets?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet reduces fluid retention and edema.
Extract:
Young child and suspects coarctation of the aorta.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a young child and suspects coarctation of the aorta based on which finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unequal pulses are a key finding in coarctation of the aorta.
Extract:
Child with type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents about illness management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Testing for ketones during illness prevents diabetic ketoacidosis.
Extract:
Psychosocial development of a toddler.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing the psychosocial development of a toddler. The nurse should recognize that this stage is characterized by which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Toddlers exhibit autonomy vs. shame and doubt, showing negative behaviors for independence.