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ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN 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 prevents choking and aspiration during vomiting, prioritizing airway safety. A, B, and D are secondary to maintaining a clear airway.
Extract:
A 10-year-old who has an acute head injury, has a pediatric Glasgow coma score of 9, and is unconscious
Question 2 of 5
Which interventions should the nurse include in the child's care plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head reduces intracranial pressure in head injury. B, C, and D are inappropriate for an unconscious child.
Extract:
A 4-year-old with nephrotic syndrome is experiencing severe periorbital edema
Question 3 of 5
The best measure the nurse could institute to help reduce the periorbital edema is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warm compresses increase blood circulation and promote fluid reabsorption, reducing periorbital edema. A is ineffective, C does not address edema, and D is less effective for periorbital edema.
Extract:
A 9 yr. old child with both hydrocephalus and a cardiac defect weighs 55 pounds. He requires digoxin by mouth once daily, the dose should be held if there are any symptoms of toxicity. After listening to the apical rate for one full minute, you note it is only 50.
Question 4 of 5
Should you administer the digoxin as ordered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An apical rate of 50 indicates bradycardia, a sign of digoxin toxicity. Digoxin should be held to prevent worsening toxicity. B, C, and D risk harm by ignoring the toxicity symptom.
Extract:
An infant who has myelomeningocele
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse in the care of an infant who has myelomeningocele. Which of the following actions by the new nurse indicates the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Axillary temperature avoids rectal irritation in myelomeningocele. A is incorrect (prone position is preferred), B risks sac drying, and C may cause injury.