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ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Infant with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) experiencing dyspnea
Question 1 of 5
An infant is experiencing dyspnea related to patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The nurse understands dyspnea occurs because blood
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In PDA, blood shunts from the aorta to the pulmonary artery, causing pulmonary congestion and dyspnea due to increased lung blood flow.
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Child with Thalassemia major
Question 2 of 5
A long-term complication seen in Thalassemia major is associated to which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemochromatosis/hemosiderosis, due to repeated transfusions, is a long-term complication of Thalassemia major, causing iron overload.
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Child postoperative after ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt insertion
Question 3 of 5
Which action should the nurse take when providing postoperative nursing care to a child after insertion of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for increased temperature is critical to detect early signs of infection or shunt complications, a priority in postoperative VP shunt care.
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Client with sickle cell anemia on blood transfusion regimen
Question 4 of 5
The nurse observes that a client with sickle cell anemia and on a blood transfusion regimen has cardiac dysrhythmias due to iron overdose toxicity. Which medication is most beneficial to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deferoxamine chelates excess iron, reducing cardiac complications from iron overload in transfusion-dependent sickle cell anemia.
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3-year-old with mild iron deficiency anemia
Question 5 of 5
A 3-year-old child with mild iron deficiency anemia is seen by a nurse in the clinic. In addition to weakness and fatigue, what should the nurse expect the child to exhibit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased pulse rate compensates for reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in iron deficiency anemia, unlike other listed symptoms.