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ATI Nurs 150 Pediatric Final Exam 0924 Cohort Questions
Extract:
A school-age child with white flakes that don’t brush off the hair and a rash on the back of the neck
Question 1 of 5
A school nurse is assessing a school-age child and notices white flakes that don't brush off the hair and a rash on the back of the child's neck. The nurse should suspect which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, causes white flakes that adhere to hair and a rash that may extend to the neck. Pediculosis involves nits, impetigo causes crusts, and folliculitis causes follicular bumps.
Extract:
A 5-year-old child who has sickle cell anemia with joint pain, low-grade fever, recent upper respiratory infection, chest pain, nasal flaring, retractions, and wheezes
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following assessment findings require additional action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Chest pain, respiratory distress (nasal flaring, retractions), and wheezes suggest complications like acute chest syndrome, requiring immediate action.
Extract:
A 24-month-old toddler who is in the 50th percentile for height and weight
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching about safety recommendations for car seats with the parents of a 24-month- old toddler who is in the 50th percentile for height and weight. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rear-facing car seats are recommended until the child reaches the seat’s height/weight limit, providing better crash protection. Booster seats are for older children, and front-seat placement is unsafe.
Extract:
A toddler who has acute nephrotic syndrome
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has acute nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Facial edema, a key sign of nephrotic syndrome due to fluid retention, should be reported for management. Other findings are less specific.
Extract:
An infant
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure an infant's vital signs. The nurse should use which of the following sites to assess a heart rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The apical pulse at the heart’s apex is the most accurate site for assessing an infant’s heart rate due to their small size and pulse strength.