ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 III

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a child who has had diarrhea for 3 days. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Collect a stool culture. B. Offer the child 120 mL (4 oz) of apple juice every 2 hr. C. Keep the child NPO for the next 12 hr. D. Weigh the child weekly.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Stool culture identifies the cause. Apple juice worsens diarrhea. NPO risks dehydration. Weekly weighing misses acute changes.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who has a new diagnosis of lactose intolerance. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. You should eat flavored yogurt instead of plain yogurt.' B. You should limit your intake of calcium-fortified orange juice.' C. You should gradually increase lactose products in your diet.' D. You should drink rice milk instead of cow's milk.'

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Flavored yogurt has lactose. Calcium-fortified juice is safe. Increasing lactose risks symptoms. Rice milk is lactose-free.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a toddler. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. Massage the injection site for 15 seconds after administration. B. Aspirate for the presence of blood return prior to administering the vaccine. C. Ensure the guardian signed an informed consent form for the immunization. D. Administer the vaccine into the dorsogluteal muscle.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Massaging risks irritation. Aspiration is unnecessary. Consent is required. Dorsogluteal site risks nerve injury; vastus lateralis is preferred.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent female client who has recurrent urinary tract infections. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I will need to urinate frequently throughout the day.' B. I should wear cotton underwear.' C. I will test my urine for ketones daily.' D. I should avoid bubble baths.'

Correct Answer: B,D

Rationale: Frequent urination helps, but cotton underwear and avoiding bubble baths directly prevent UTIs by reducing moisture and irritation. Ketone testing is unrelated.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent who has a prescription for tretinoin topical for the treatment of acne. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Apply the medication 5 minutes after washing the face. B. Use a dime-sized amount of the medication. C. Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher while using the medication. D. Apply the medication in the morning.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Waiting longer ensures dry skin. Amount varies by area. Sunscreen prevents photosensitivity, critical with tretinoin. Night application is standard.

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