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ATI Pediatrics Exam R37 Questions
Extract:
An infant following surgical repair of omphalocele
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant following surgical repair of omphalocele. What is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the surgical site for signs of infection is crucial to prevent complications and ensure proper healing post-omphalocele repair, prioritizing this over other actions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant following surgical repair of omphalocele. What is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the surgical site for signs of infection is critical to prevent complications and ensure proper healing post-omphalocele repair, taking priority over pain management, education, or play.
Extract:
An infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature
Question 3 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: C
Rationale: Body weight is the most reliable indicator of fluid loss in infants, as changes in weight directly reflect fluid status, especially during vomiting and fever.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an appropriate consideration for pediatric fluid replacement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adjusting fluid replacement based on weight and age is essential in pediatric patients to ensure appropriate hydration and electrolyte balance, as their physiology differs from adults. Excessive fluid can cause overload, and ignoring replacement risks dehydration.
Extract:
An infant who has aganglionic megacolon causing decreased motility of part of the intestine
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has aganglionic megacolon causing decreased motility of part of the intestine. The nurse should identify this finding of mechanical obstruction as a manifestation of which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hirschsprung's disease, characterized by absent ganglion cells in the large intestine, causes decreased motility and mechanical obstruction, leading to aganglionic megacolon.