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ATI Paediatrics exam 1 simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
Child post-tonsillectomy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a child for manifestations of hemorrhage following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of this postoperative complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent swallowing indicates possible bleeding as the child swallows blood from the surgical site, a specific sign of hemorrhage.
Extract:
Children with ß-thalassemia major
Question 2 of 5
The therapeutic management of children with ß-thalassemia major consists primarily of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood transfusions correct anemia, and chelation therapy removes excess iron, addressing the primary issues in ß-thalassemia major.
Extract:
Four children with various conditions
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing data for four children. Which of the following children should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe chest pain in sickle cell anemia may indicate acute chest syndrome, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate assessment.
Extract:
Infant with transposition of the great vessels receiving prostaglandin E
Question 4 of 5
The nurse administered prostaglandin E to an infant with transposition of the great vessels. The nurse expects which effect to occur from the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prostaglandin E keeps the ductus arteriosus open, facilitating blood mixing and oxygenation in transposition of the great vessels.
Extract:
Toddler with iron deficiency anemia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about iron deficiency anemia to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following should the nurse recommend as a method of preventing iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive milk consumption reduces iron absorption and intake, contributing to anemia; limiting milk prevents this issue.