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ATI Pediatrics Exam NUrs 150 exam 3 Swaml Questions
Extract:
An infant who is 6 months old and has sneezing, coughing, nasal congestion, intermittent fever, and apneic spells
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring an infant who is 6 months old and has sneezing, coughing, nasal congestion, intermittent fever, and apneic spells. The nurse should recognize these findings are consistent with which of the following diagnoses?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bronchiolitis causes sneezing, coughing, congestion, and apneic spells in infants. Epiglottitis involves drooling, influenza lacks apnea, and croup features stridor.
Extract:
A client who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is admitting a client who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to prevent aspiration? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Withholding fluids until the gag reflex returns, suctioning the nasopharynx, and administering antiemetics prevent aspiration by ensuring airway protection and reducing vomiting. Humidifiers aid comfort, not aspiration prevention, and chest physiotherapy risks bleeding.
Extract:
A 6-week-old infant who has pyloric stenosis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-week-old infant who has pyloric stenosis. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Projectile vomiting is a hallmark of pyloric stenosis due to pyloric obstruction. Red currant jelly stools indicate intussusception, distended veins suggest cardiac issues, and a bulged abdomen is nonspecific.
Extract:
A child who is 2 hours postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hours postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following fluid items should the nurse offer the child at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Water is clear, bland, and hydrating, promoting healing without irritating the surgical site. Cranberry juice is acidic, milkshakes may coat the throat, and cubed ice may cause vasoconstriction and bleeding.
Extract:
A toddler who is 24 hr postoperative following a cleft palate repair
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is 24 hr postoperative following a cleft palate repair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wrist restraints prevent the toddler from touching the surgical site. Straws risk suture damage, soft diets are premature, and opioids are not first-line for pain.