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ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Infant who has inadequate motility of part of the intestine resulting in a mechanical obstruction.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has inadequate motility of part of the intestine resulting in a mechanical obstruction. The nurse should identify this finding as a manifestation of which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hirschsprung's disease causes mechanical obstruction due to absent ganglion cells.
Extract:
4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection. Which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize as therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Needleless syringe and doll allow therapeutic play to cope with injections.
Extract:
Child who is having a seizure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale:
Choice A: Restraining can cause injury.
Choice B: Airway assessment ensures breathing.
Choice C: Removing objects prevents injury.
Choice D: Side-lying prevents aspiration.
Choice E:
Tongue depressor can cause harm.
Extract:
Child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: Side-lying position prevents aspiration during vomiting.
Extract:
School-aged child develops a nosebleed (epistaxis).
Question 5 of 5
A school-aged child develops a nosebleed (epistaxis). Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Upright position with pressure on the nose sides stops the bleeding effectively.