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ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Child with type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents about illness management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Testing for ketones during illness prevents diabetic ketoacidosis.
Extract:
Parents of a toddler about temper tantrums.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about temper tantrums. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tantrums are attempts to gain control, a normal developmental behavior.
Extract:
Child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Side-lying position prevents aspiration during vomiting.
Extract:
Child who is having a seizure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale:
Choice A: Restraining can cause injury.
Choice B: Airway assessment ensures breathing.
Choice C: Removing objects prevents injury.
Choice D: Side-lying prevents aspiration.
Choice E:
Tongue depressor can cause harm.
Extract:
Infant who has severe dehydration from acute gastroenteritis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting an infant who has severe dehydration from acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 13% weight loss indicates severe dehydration in infants.