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ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
A 24-month-old child with acute lymphocytic leukemia
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 24-month-old child who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initiating bleeding precautions is critical due to the risk of thrombocytopenia in leukemia, preventing complications like hemorrhage.
Extract:
A child receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the complete blood count results for a child who is receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is having a therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A platelet count of 150,000/mm³ indicates bone marrow recovery, a sign of effective leukemia treatment.
Extract:
An adolescent with sickle cell anemia
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following immunization should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PCV13 protects against Streptococcus pneumoniae, critical for sickle cell patients prone to infections.
Extract:
A 24-month-old child with acute lymphocytic leukemia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 24-month-old child who has acute lymphocytic leukemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initiating bleeding precautions is critical due to the risk of thrombocytopenia in leukemia, preventing complications like hemorrhage.
Extract:
A preschool-age child with acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a preschool-age child who has acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning. Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperpyrexia (extremely high fever) is a hallmark of severe acetylsalicylic acid poisoning due to its metabolic effects.