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ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Preschooler with eczema
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a preschooler who has eczema. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Topical corticosteroids reduce inflammation and itching in eczema, unlike wool, fabric softener, or bubble baths, which may worsen symptoms.
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16-year-old with advanced osteosarcoma and metastasis to the lungs
Question 2 of 5
A 16-year-old has been admitted to the hospital for advanced osteosarcoma with metastasis to the lungs. His prognosis is poor. He is continuing to require oxygen and needs to remain in the hospital for monitoring. The adolescent is very frustrated and states that he doesn't want to stay in the hospital and wants to be with his friends. Which of the following is the best option?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A multi-disciplinary team meeting respects the teenager's wishes, involves family, and aligns care with his emotional and social needs, crucial for a terminal illness.
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Infant with cerebral palsy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with cerebral palsy on how to provide optimal care. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preserving muscle tone through physical therapy helps prevent joint contractures, a common complication in cerebral palsy, supporting mobility and reducing pain.
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Child with acute renal failure
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is taking care for the child that has been diagnosed with acute renal failure. Which findings should the nurse expect to see in this child?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Water/sodium retention, anemia, and hyperkalemia are expected in acute renal failure due to impaired kidney function, unlike alkalosis or increased urine output.
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Client with HIV
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A CD4-T-cell count of 180 cells/mm³ indicates significant immunosuppression, increasing the risk of opportunistic infections, making it the priority for monitoring HIV progression.