ATI RN
ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
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Child who has suspected epiglottitis.
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A nurse is planning care for a child who has suspected epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Place the child in an upright position. In suspected epiglottitis, the priority is to maintain the airway. Placing the child in an upright position helps prevent further airway obstruction by allowing gravity to assist in keeping the airway open. This position also helps the child breathe more easily. Obtaining a throat culture (
A) and visualizing the epiglottis with a tongue depressor (
C) can potentially trigger a spasm leading to airway obstruction. Transporting the child to radiology for a throat x-ray (
D) may delay immediate intervention to secure the airway.
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