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ATI Nsg 234 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a 10-year-old child who will be hospitalized for an extended period of time.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to meet the client's psychosocial needs according to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing the child to make decisions about their care helps foster autonomy, which is important in Erikson's stage of industry vs. inferiority.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an 11-year-old client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist and is the first-line medication for quickly relieving bronchospasm during an acute asthma attack.
Extract:
A nurse is providing education about feedings to the parents of a newborn with a cleft lip and palate.
Question 3 of 5
The education includes the use of a specialized bottle/nurser, offering frequent short feedings, and burping more frequently. What other education should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the infant upright during feedings helps reduce the risk of aspiration and facilitates better feeding for infants with cleft lip and palate.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child in the urgent care with complaints of blurred vision.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should complete which of the following as the priority action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The priority is to assess the child's visual acuity to determine the severity and possible cause of the blurred vision. This is essential to guide further diagnostic steps.
Extract:
A nurse is speaking to the parent of a 22-month-old child who states the child says 'no' to everything. When scolded, the toddler becomes angry and starts crying loudly, then later wants to be held.
Question 5 of 5
How should the nurse best interpret this toddler's behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It is normal for toddlers to exhibit defiance, say 'no' often, and become upset when scolded as part of the development of autonomy and independence.