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ATI Nur307 Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the pain level of a toddler who is cognitively impaired to a non-pharmacologic intervention. Which of the following pain scales should the nurse use to evaluate the toddler's pain level?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The FLACC scale (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) is appropriate for assessing pain in non-verbal or cognitively impaired toddlers as it evaluates behaviors indicating discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant during a well-baby visit. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No head lag at 4 months may indicate a neurological issue or developmental delay, as infants should still have head lag at this age.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A decrease in peripheral edema indicates furosemide is effectively reducing fluid retention, a sign of its efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 1-year-old child who has been hospitalized. Which of the following items in the child's room is a common source of health care-associated infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The bedside computer keyboard is a common source of infection due to frequent handling and minimal cleaning.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the complete blood count results for a 4-year-old child who is receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is having a therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC count of 15,000/mm3 suggests recovery from leukopenia, indicating a therapeutic response to leukemia treatment.