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ATI Nurs 150 Pediatric Final Exam 0924 Cohort Questions
Extract:
A child who has rheumatic fever
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has rheumatic fever. When obtaining the child's medical history from the parent, the nurse should recognize the significance of which of the following data as the possible source of the child's infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rheumatic fever often follows untreated group A streptococcal infections like strep throat. A sibling’s sore throat suggests a possible source. Gastritis, fifth disease, and chickenpox are unrelated.
Extract:
A child with pediculosis capitis
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse is assessing a child for pediculosis capitis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse recognize as an indication of this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Itching and scratching are classic signs of head lice due to an allergic reaction to lice saliva. Crusts suggest impetigo, white particles are nits, and hair loss is not specific.
Extract:
A toddler who drinks a quart of milk a day and has a poor appetite for solid foods
Question 3 of 5
A parent tells a nurse that her toddler drinks a quart of milk a day and has a poor appetite for solid foods. The nurse should explain that the toddler is at risk for which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive milk consumption can lead to iron deficiency anemia due to low iron content and reduced iron absorption from other foods.
Extract:
A preschooler receiving a vaccine into the deltoid muscle
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine into the deltoid muscle of a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 1.8 mm needle is appropriate for pediatric deltoid injections to avoid deep penetration. A 15° angle is for intradermal injections, the needle should be inserted 2-3 finger widths below the acromion, and a smaller gauge (22-23) is preferred to reduce discomfort.
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.