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ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of a hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous swallowing is a hallmark of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage, as blood in the throat triggers the swallowing reflex, requiring immediate attention.
Extract:
A child who has iron deficiency anemia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric clinic in caring for a child who has iron deficiency anemia and is to start taking ferrous sulfate syrup. Which of the following Instructions should the nurse give the parent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Offering ferrous sulfate through a straw minimizes tooth staining, a common issue with liquid iron supplements, ensuring proper administration.
Extract:
A school-age child who has respiratory failure due to pneumonia
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child who has respiratory failure due to pneumonia. Which of the following positions should the nurse encourage to allow maximal lung expansion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The upright position allows for better lung expansion and improved ventilation-perfusion matching by aiding diaphragmatic movement, which is critical for a child with respiratory failure due to pneumonia.
Extract:
A 14-month-old toddler who is 24 hr following interventions
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care of a 14-month-old toddler who is 24 h following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing soft foods is appropriate post-intervention, reducing choking risk and accommodating potential chewing or swallowing difficulties in a toddler.
Extract:
A toddler receiving ear drops
Question 5 of 5
While administering ear drops to a toddler, a nurse by pulls the auricle down and back. The mother asks, 'Why are you pulling the ear that way?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulling the auricle down and back straightens the ear canal in toddlers, ensuring ear drops reach the inner ear effectively, maximizing treatment efficacy.