ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 III

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a school-age child who has a severe peanut allergy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A. The child will likely outgrow the allergy in adolescence. B. The child should refrain from eating any type of nut. C. The child should carry an epinephrine auto-injector. D. The child's allergy will become more severe with prolonged exposure.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Peanut allergies are usually lifelong. Avoiding all nuts isn't necessary unless specified. An epinephrine auto-injector is critical for anaphylaxis. Severity doesn't increase with exposure.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is preparing to collect data from a toddler during a well-child visit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. Allow the toddler to inspect the stethoscope. B. Remove the toddler's outer clothing. C. Perform traumatic procedures first. D. Discourage the toddler from sitting in the parent's lap.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Inspecting the stethoscope reduces fear. Clothing removal should be gradual. Traumatic procedures first increase resistance. Parent's lap provides comfort.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a child who has had diarrhea for 3 days. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Collect a stool culture. B. Offer the child 120 mL (4 oz) of apple juice every 2 hr. C. Keep the child NPO for the next 12 hr. D. Weigh the child weekly.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Stool culture identifies the cause. Apple juice worsens diarrhea. NPO risks dehydration. Weekly weighing misses acute changes.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who has a new diagnosis of lactose intolerance. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. You should eat flavored yogurt instead of plain yogurt.' B. You should limit your intake of calcium-fortified orange juice.' C. You should gradually increase lactose products in your diet.' D. You should drink rice milk instead of cow's milk.'

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Flavored yogurt has lactose. Calcium-fortified juice is safe. Increasing lactose risks symptoms. Rice milk is lactose-free.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a toddler. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. Massage the injection site for 15 seconds after administration. B. Aspirate for the presence of blood return prior to administering the vaccine. C. Ensure the guardian signed an informed consent form for the immunization. D. Administer the vaccine into the dorsogluteal muscle.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Massaging risks irritation. Aspiration is unnecessary. Consent is required. Dorsogluteal site risks nerve injury; vastus lateralis is preferred.

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