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ATI Pediatrics Exam NUrs 150 exam 3 Swaml Questions
Extract:
A 10-month-old infant who is 8 hours postoperative following cleft palate repair
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 10-month-old infant who is 8 hours postoperative following cleft palate repair. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the infant's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying and releasing elbow restraints every hour prevents the infant from touching or injuring the surgical site while allowing some movement and circulation. Keeping the infant supine increases aspiration risk, feeding with a spoon may cause trauma, and suctioning the mouth can damage the palate.
Extract:
A child who has cystic fibrosis (CF)
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about nutrition to the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis (CF). Which of the following responses by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes aid nutrient absorption in CF. Salt restriction, fluid limits, and low-fat/protein diets are harmful due to CF’s nutritional demands.
Extract:
An infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of fluid loss?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Body weight is the most reliable indicator of fluid loss, reflecting changes in water and electrolytes. Skin, blood pressure, and respiratory rate are less specific.
Extract:
A school-aged child who has been diagnosed with sickle cell anemia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to develop a plan of care for a school-aged child who has been diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low hemoglobin is expected in sickle cell anemia due to hemolysis, requiring monitoring and management. Potassium, platelets, and glucose are typically normal unless complications arise.
Extract:
A 2-year-old child who has a high fever, severe dyspnea, and is drooling
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a 2-year-old child who has a high fever, severe dyspnea, and is drooling. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High fever, dyspnea, and drooling suggest epiglottitis, requiring immediate airway management via intubation to prevent obstruction. Other actions follow airway stabilization.