ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
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A nurse is assessing a child who has a suspected head injury.
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What would be the initial action the nurse should take to assess the child's cognitive status?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct initial action for assessing a child's cognitive status is to use the Glasgow cognitive scale (
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D). This tool allows for a quick evaluation of the child's cognitive function through assessment of eye-opening, verbal response, and motor response. It is non-invasive, quick, and provides immediate insights into the child's cognitive status. Blood work (
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A) is not necessary for initial cognitive assessment. Monitoring intracranial pressure (
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B) is more relevant for assessing neurological status rather than cognitive function. Recommending a CT scan (
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C) may be needed later for further investigation, but it is not the initial step for assessing cognitive status.
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