ATI RN
ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI Questions
Extract:
A year old child who has had watery diarrhea for the past 3 days.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a year old child who has had watery diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Initiating oral rehydration therapy is critical for managing dehydration due to diarrhea and is the best approach for a child in this situation.
Extract:
An infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of fluid loss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Body weight is the most reliable indicator of fluid loss, as it reflects changes in fluid status directly and provides a clear measure for assessing hydration.
Extract:
A child who has sepsis and a critically low platelet count.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has sepsis and a critically low platelet count. Based on this information which of the following precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bleeding precautions should be initiated due to the critically low platelet count, as this increases the risk of bleeding complications.
Extract:
A client who has acute glomerulonephritis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring weight is crucial in acute glomerulonephritis to assess for fluid retention and manage edema effectively.
Extract:
A child who is receiving chemotherapy and has been prescribed a neutropenic diet.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing appropriate nutritional options for a child who is receiving chemotherapy and has been prescribed a neutropenic diet. The nurse would recommend which of the following options
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A vanilla milkshake made with pasteurized milk is safe for a neutropenic diet as pasteurization kills harmful bacteria.