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ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
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Preschooler with new diagnosis of celiac disease
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Pale, oily stools (steatorrhea) result from fat malabsorption in celiac disease. A. Hematemesis isn’t typical. B. Hemoglobin decreases due to anemia. C. Redcurrant stools suggest intussusception.
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Child with impetigo contagiosa developed in the hospital
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has impetigo contagiosa that developed in the hospital. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contact precautions prevent impetigo spread. A. Amphotericin B is antifungal, not for bacteria. C. Impetigo isn't typically reportable. D. Lidocaine isn't treatment.
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Preschooler with neutropenia
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a preschooler who has neutropenia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raw produce risks infection in neutropenia; avoiding it is key. B. Daily bathing prevents infection. C. Rectal temperatures risk bacterial entry. D. Vaccines, especially live ones, are contraindicated.
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Preschool-age child who recently experienced the death of a sibling
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a family practice clinic is assessing a preschool-age child who recently experienced the death of a sibling. Which of the following reactions is an age-appropriate response to death?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Curiosity about the body is normal for preschoolers learning about death. A. Magical thinking is common but not the best answer here. B. They don’t grasp permanence yet. D. Logical explanations develop later.
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Child at end-of-life stage
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child on a pediatric unit who is at the end-of-life stage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help the sibling cope with the child's diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Child Life Specialists help siblings cope with end-of-life issues. B. Talking aids coping. C. Limiting time may increase anxiety. D. Exclusion can heighten distress.