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ATI Pediatrics Exam NUrs 150 exam 3 Swaml Questions
Extract:
A 2-month-old infant who is hungry more than usual but is projectile vomiting immediately after eating
Question 1 of 5
A parent calls a clinic and reports to a nurse that his 2-month-old infant is hungry more than usual but is projectile vomiting immediately after eating. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Projectile vomiting suggests pyloric stenosis, requiring immediate evaluation. Rehydration solutions may worsen dehydration, burping doesn’t address obstruction, and formula changes are irrelevant.
Extract:
A 2-year-old child who has a high fever, severe dyspnea, and is drooling
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a 2-year-old child who has a high fever, severe dyspnea, and is drooling. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High fever, dyspnea, and drooling suggest epiglottitis, requiring immediate airway management via intubation to prevent obstruction. Other actions follow airway stabilization.
Extract:
A 6-month-old infant who has a prescription for clear liquids by mouth after a repair of an intussusception
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has a prescription for clear liquids by mouth after a repair of an intussusception. Which of the following fluids should the nurse select for the infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oral electrolyte solution provides balanced electrolytes and glucose, safe for post-intussusception recovery. Formula, juice, and water risk complications.
Extract:
A child who is 2 hours postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hours postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following fluid items should the nurse offer the child at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Water is clear, bland, and hydrating, promoting healing without irritating the surgical site. Cranberry juice is acidic, milkshakes may coat the throat, and cubed ice may cause vasoconstriction and bleeding.
Extract:
A school-aged child who has been diagnosed with sickle cell anemia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to develop a plan of care for a school-aged child who has been diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low hemoglobin is expected in sickle cell anemia due to hemolysis, requiring monitoring and management. Potassium, platelets, and glucose are typically normal unless complications arise.