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ATI Nurs 150 Pediatric Final Exam 0924 Cohort Questions
Extract:
A 6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following nursing interventions is unnecessary in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring head circumference is unnecessary as closed sutures in a 6-year-old prevent circumference changes from increased intracranial pressure.
Extract:
A child on the oncology unit
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child on the oncology unit. The child's parents are asking the nurse about the cancer diagnosis. Which of the following information should the nurse provide the parents about the most common malignant renal and intra-abdominal tumor of childhood?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wilms’ tumor is the most common malignant renal and intra-abdominal tumor in children, often presenting as an abdominal mass. Neuroblastoma, Ewing sarcoma, and osteosarcoma are less common in this context.
Extract:
An infant who has gastroesophageal reflux
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of an infant who has gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the infant upright after feedings reduces reflux. Formula is not required, side-lying is unsafe, and thickening should be guided by a provider.
Extract:
A child who has been physically abused by a family member
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has been physically abused by a family member. Which of the following statements should the nurse say to the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reassuring the child that the abuse is not their fault alleviates guilt. Discussing with family may be unsafe, blaming family is unhelpful, and promising confidentiality violates mandatory reporting.
Extract:
A child with suspected acute rheumatic fever
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a health history from a child who has suspected acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A recent sore throat suggests a streptococcal infection, a common precursor to rheumatic fever. Congenital defects, injuries, and aspirin use are less relevant.