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ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
An infant who has Tetralogy of Fallot and is easily fatigued when eating
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has Tetralogy of Fallot and notes that the infant is easily fatigued when eating. Which defect is not present in this cardiac congenital malformation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left ventricular hypertrophy is not a characteristic feature of Tetralogy of Fallot, which includes overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, and right ventricular hypertrophy. Left ventricular hypertrophy is seen in conditions like hypertension or aortic stenosis.
Extract:
An 8-month-old child who starts to cry when his parents leave
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 8-month-old child who starts to cry when his parents leave. The nurse should make which of the following statements to the parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Separation anxiety is normal at 8 months, and informing parents that this behavior is expected reassures them and normalizes the child's reaction to their absence.
Extract:
A child with asthma who weighs 4.69 kg
Question 3 of 5
A child with asthma has the following medication ordered: Theophylline 4 mg/kg/dose every 6 hrs. The child weighs 4.69 kg. Calculate the appropriate dose.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dose = 4.69 kg x 4 mg/kg = 18.76 mg = 18.7 mg, providing the accurate theophylline dose for the child's weight.
Extract:
A 4-year-old child who is 2 days postoperative following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is 2 days postoperative following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lethargy is a priority finding post-ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion, potentially indicating increased intracranial pressure or neurological complications, requiring immediate attention.
Extract:
An adolescent who is having a sickle cell crisis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is having a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with a blood transfusion is appropriate for severe sickle cell crisis to treat anemia or complications like acute chest syndrome, as indicated by clinical status.