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ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Infant's vital signs.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure an infant's vital signs. The nurse should use which of the following sites to assess a heart rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The apex of the heart provides the most accurate heart rate measurement in infants.
Extract:
School-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis with peripheral edema and is producing 35 mL of urine per hour. The nurse should place the client on which of the following diets?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet reduces fluid retention and edema.
Extract:
Parents of school-age boys.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a health program for the parents of school-age boys. Which of the following information about pubescent changes should the nurse include in the program?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Growth spurts typically occur toward the end of mid-puberty.
Extract:
6-month-old infant.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing pain following a procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased crying episodes are a common indicator of pain in infants.
Extract:
Child who is in sickle cell crisis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is in sickle cell crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High fever is common in sickle cell crisis due to infections or tissue ischemia.