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ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI GU Exam Questions
Extract:
A child with nephrotic syndrome
Question 1 of 5
In caring for a child with nephrotic syndrome, which intervention will be most important to be included in the child's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weighing the child daily on the same scale is critical for monitoring fluid retention and managing edema, which are primary concerns in nephrotic syndrome.
Extract:
A child with hemophilia
Question 2 of 5
The parents of a child with hemophilia ask the nurse about appropriate activities and sports that they should encourage the child to participate in. What activity would be the safest for the nurse to suggest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Swimming is generally considered safe for children with hemophilia as it is a non-contact activity and does not involve high risk of injury.
Extract:
A child who has sepsis and a critically low platelet count
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has sepsis and a critically low platelet count. Based on this information which of the following precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bleeding precautions should be initiated due to the critically low platelet count, as this increases the risk of bleeding complications.
Extract:
A parent calls a clinic and reports that his 2-month-old infant is hungry more than usual but is having projectile vomiting immediately after eating
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bringing the baby to the clinic is essential as projectile vomiting in an infant can indicate a serious condition such as pyloric stenosis that requires evaluation and intervention.
Extract:
A 9-year-old client after a bee sting, experiencing nausea and vomiting, BP 68/40 mm Hg, pulse 148 beats/minute, O2 saturation 86%, dyspneic
Question 5 of 5
A 9-year-old client presents to the emergency department after a bee sting and experiencing bouts of nausea and vomiting. The nurse notes the client's blood pressure is 68/40 mm Hg, pulse is 148 beats/minute. O2 saturation is 86%, and the child is dyspneic. Which action is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Giving epinephrine is the priority action as it counteracts the anaphylactic reaction, improves blood pressure, and alleviates respiratory distress.