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ATI Pediatrics Exam NUrs 150 exam 3 Swaml Questions
Extract:
A child who has suspected appendicitis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has suspected appendicitis. Which of the following provider prescriptions should the nurse clarify?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium biphosphate/sodium phosphate, a laxative, can cause bowel perforation in appendicitis. NPO status, temperature monitoring, and pain medication are appropriate interventions.
Extract:
A school-aged child who has been hospitalized with gastroenteritis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to develop a plan of care for a school-aged child who has been hospitalized with gastroenteritis. Which of the following conditions and client findings should the nurse identify that the child has developed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vomiting, melena, and weak pulses indicate dehydration and hypovolemic shock from gastroenteritis. Other conditions have distinct symptoms not present here.
Extract:
An infant who has gastroesophageal reflux
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroesophageal reflux. The nurse should place the infant in which of the following positions following feedings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the infant in an upright position in an infant seat helps gravity keep stomach contents down, reducing reflux. Left or right side positions are less effective, and prone positioning increases SIDS risk.
Extract:
A child who has cystic fibrosis (CF)
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about nutrition to the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis (CF). Which of the following responses by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes aid nutrient absorption in CF. Salt restriction, fluid limits, and low-fat/protein diets are harmful due to CF’s nutritional demands.
Extract:
A client who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is admitting a client who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to prevent aspiration? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Withholding fluids until the gag reflex returns, suctioning the nasopharynx, and administering antiemetics prevent aspiration by ensuring airway protection and reducing vomiting. Humidifiers aid comfort, not aspiration prevention, and chest physiotherapy risks bleeding.