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ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
An infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Inwardly turned foot and asymmetric thigh folds are characteristic of DDH, reflecting hip instability and femoral head displacement.
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 9-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a 9-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever. When obtaining the client's history, it is appropriate for the nurse to ask the parent which of the following questions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about a recent sore throat is relevant, as acute rheumatic fever often follows untreated streptococcal throat infections, a key predisposing factor.
Extract:
A client who is postoperative immediately following a tonsillectomy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative immediately following a tonsillectomy. Which of the flowing snacks should the nurse offer the client?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Ice-cream and Italian ice are cold and soothing, numbing the throat and reducing discomfort post-tonsillectomy, unlike acidic or hot options.
Extract:
A school-age child who has respiratory failure due to pneumonia
Question 5 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.