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ATI Pediatrics Exam NURS 243 Spring 2014 Questions
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A 12-month-old with a weak cry, pale complexion, decreased breath sounds, retractions, and an oxygen saturation of 93%; a 5-year-old speaking in full sentences, pink complexion, bilateral wheezing, and an oxygen saturation of 93%; a 16-year-old speaking in short phrases, wheezing, sitting upright, and an oxygen saturation of 93%; a 9-year-old who is quiet, pale, sitting on his father's lap, bilateral wheezing, and an oxygen saturation of 93%.
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In the Emergency Department, four children are awaiting treatment for respiratory illnesses. Given that only one treatment room is available, which child should be prioritized based on the assessment findings?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A. The 12-month-old with a weak cry, pale complexion, decreased breath sounds, retractions, and an oxygen saturation of 93% should be prioritized. Infants have a higher risk of respiratory distress, especially with signs of retractions and decreased breath sounds. The weak cry and pale complexion suggest significant distress. The oxygen saturation of 93% indicates hypoxemia. Prioritizing this child ensures prompt intervention to prevent respiratory failure.
Choice B is incorrect as the 5-year-old's condition, though concerning, is less urgent compared to the 12-month-old.
Choice C is incorrect as the 16-year-old's symptoms, while indicating respiratory distress, are less critical than the 12-month-old's.
Choice D is incorrect as the 9-year-old's symptoms, though serious, do not indicate as severe distress as the 12-month-old. Prioritizing based on age, severity of symptoms, and risk of deterioration is crucial in the
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