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ATI Nurs 213 Pediatric Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a 3-year-old child who has a high fever, severe dyspnea, and is drooling.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms suggest epiglottitis, a medical emergency requiring immediate airway management to prevent obstruction.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a 10-month-old infant who is 8 hr postoperative following cleft palate repair.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the infant's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elbow restraints prevent the infant from touching the surgical site, with hourly release to assess circulation.
Extract:
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a 3-year-old child who has a high fever, severe dyspnea, and is drooling.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms suggest epiglottitis, a medical emergency requiring immediate airway management to prevent obstruction.
Extract:
While in the pediatrician's office for their child's 12-month well child exam, the parents ask the nurse for advice on age-appropriate toys for their child.
Question 4 of 5
Based on the child's developmental level, which type of toy should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Push-and-pull toys support motor skill development and coordination in 12-month-olds.
Extract:
Parents bring a toddler who is 2-1/2 years old to the hospital because of observed difficulty with breathing. The toddler is diagnosed with laryngotracheobronchitis.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment finding does the nurse expect related to the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspiratory stridor is a hallmark of laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) due to upper airway inflammation.