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ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A child has pediculosis capitis
Question 1 of 5
A school nurse identifies that a child has pediculosis capitis and educates the child's parents about the condition. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hot water washing kills lice and nits. A, B, and D reflect misunderstandings about lice treatment.
Extract:
A group of females who are pregnant
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching about neural tube defects to a group of females who are pregnant. Which of the following disease processes should the nurse include as an example of a neural tube defect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spina bifida is a neural tube defect due to incomplete neural tube closure. A, C, and D are unrelated to neural tube defects.
Extract:
A child who has Hirschsprung disease and is scheduled for initial surgery
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has Hirschsprung disease and is scheduled for initial surgery. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temporary ostomy is typical in Hirschsprung disease surgery. B and C are irrelevant to the condition. D is incorrect as normal bowel function requires further surgery.
Extract:
A child who has influenza
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has influenza. The nurse should identify 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 viral infections like influenza increases Reye syndrome risk. A, B, and C are safe practices.
Extract:
A 4-year-old child who has croup and wet the bed overnight
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has croup and wet the bed overnight. When the parents visit the next day, the nurse explains the situation and one of the parents says, 'She never wets the bed at home. I am so embarrassed.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regression is common in hospitalized children and reversible, reassuring the parent. B is judgmental. C is dismissive. D is self-focused.