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ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the child side-lying is the priority because it helps maintain an open airway and reduces the risk of aspiration of vomit during the seizure. Protecting the airway is the most critical intervention in this scenario.
Extract:
Parents of school-age boys.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is developing a health program for the parents of school-age boys. Which of the following information about pubescent changes should the nurse include in the program?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Puberty might be considered delayed if there are no scrotal changes by the age of 11 years, as testicular enlargement is one of the earliest signs of puberty in boys.
Extract:
A toddler who has acute nephrotic syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has acute nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yellow nasal discharge may indicate an infection, which is a concern in children with nephrotic syndrome because they are at increased risk for infections due to their condition and the potential use of immunosuppressive therapies.
Extract:
A client has a new prescription for a metered dose inhaler (MDI).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client has a new prescription for a metered dose inhaler (MDI). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler for 3 to 5 seconds ensures that the medication is properly mixed and will be delivered effectively during inhalation.
Extract:
A school-aged child admitted with a vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis.
Question 5 of 5
A school-aged child is admitted to the hospital with a vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis. Which measure in the child's care plan should be given priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining hydration through intravenous fluids is the priority as it helps to reduce blood viscosity and prevent further sickling of cells, which is critical in managing a vaso-occlusive crisis.