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ATI Nurs 150 Pediatric Final Exam 0924 Cohort Questions
Extract:
A child who has streptococcal pharyngitis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has streptococcal pharyngitis about ways to prevent disease transmission. Which of the following responses by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discarding the toothbrush prevents reinfection or transmission of streptococcal bacteria. Other options are supportive but not transmission-focused.
Extract:
A child who has influenza
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has influenza. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the parent indicates the child has an increased risk for Reye syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin use in children with viral infections like influenza increases Reye syndrome risk. Ibuprofen, juice, and humidifiers are not associated.
Extract:
A 6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis
Question 3 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 toddler who has acute nephrotic syndrome
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has acute nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Facial edema, a key sign of nephrotic syndrome due to fluid retention, should be reported for management. Other findings are less specific.
Extract:
A child who has Legg-Calve-Perthes disease and is in Buck extension traction
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Legg-Calve-Perthes disease and is in Buck extension traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the traction boot briefly for baths is appropriate with Buck’s traction. Antibiotic ointment is unnecessary as there are no pins, fluid reduction is harmful, and frequent repositioning is not needed.