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ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 I Questions
Extract:
A nurse is admitting a school-age child who has osteomyelitis.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should first obtain a blood culture because it is crucial in identifying the causative organism in a suspected infection. This step helps guide appropriate antibiotic therapy promptly. Requesting a referral for physical therapy, administering IV antibiotics, and recording intake and output are important interventions, but obtaining a blood culture takes precedence in cases of suspected infection to ensure accurate and timely treatment.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing the coping skills of the guardian of a child who has a terminal cancer.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements by the guardian demonstrates positive adjustment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because the guardian is actively seeking information on a new treatment option, showing proactive behavior and a willingness to explore different options for the child's well-being. This demonstrates positive adjustment by taking steps to improve the child's health.
Incorrect choices:
A: This statement reflects guilt and self-blame, indicating negative adjustment.
C: Keeping the child's diagnosis from the family may hinder support and communication, indicating maladaptive behavior.
D: Expressing uncertainty about caring for a dying child suggests a lack of preparedness and coping skills, indicating negative adjustment.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving cefazolin.
Question 3 of 5
For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Nausea. Nurses should monitor for nausea as it is a common adverse effect of many medications and can impact a patient's well-being. Nausea can lead to decreased oral intake and affect medication adherence. Constipation (
B) and increased appetite (
D) are not typically considered adverse effects that nurses need to monitor. Hypertension (
C) may be monitored for certain medications, but it is not a general adverse effect to monitor for all patients.
Extract:
Flow Sheet Day 1, 1030: Temperature 38.7° C (101.7° F), Heart rate 114/min, Respiratory rate 26/min, Blood pressure 114/80 mm Hg, SpO2 97% on room air, Height 122 cm (48 in), Weight 29 kg (64 lb); Provider Prescriptions Day 1, 1020: Admit directly to pediatric unit, Keep child NPO, Obtain comprehensive metabolic panel and blood cultures STAT, Vital signs every 30 min, then every hr x 4, then every 4 hr; Diagnostic Results Day 1, 1040: Potassium 3.8 mEq/L (3.4 to 4.7 mEq/L), Hemoglobin 9.5 g/dL (10 to 15.5 g/dL), Hematocrit 30% (32% to 44%), RBC count 4.2 x 10°/μL (4.0 to 5.5 x 10/μL), WBC count 14,000 mm3 (5,000 to 10,000 mm3), Platelets 350,000/mm3 (150,000 to 400,000/mm3), Glucose 90 mg/dL (< 200 mg/dL), Blood cultures pending; Nurses' Notes Day 1, 1020: Child is a direct admit from a pediatric clinic with fever, chills, irritability for 2 days, prior URI 2 weeks ago, no prior conditions, fully immunized. 1030: Child reports nausea, headache (7/10), lethargic, nuchal rigidity, petechiae on face and trunk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting an 8-year-old child to the pediatric unit. For each potential condition, click to specify if the child's assessment findings are consistent with Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bacterial Meningitis, or Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
| Pain |
| Lymph nodes |
| Skin |
| Neurologic |
Correct Answer: A: Pain - Bacterial Meningitis, B: Lymph nodes - Hodgkin Lymphoma, C: Skin - Bacterial Meningitis & ALL, D: Neurologic - Bacterial Meningitis
Rationale:
To determine the correct assessment findings associated with each condition for the 8-year-old child, we need to consider the typical symptoms of Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bacterial Meningitis, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia .
1. Pain (Correct for Bacterial Meningitis): Bacterial Meningitis often presents with symptoms such as severe headache and neck stiffness, which can be interpreted as pain.
2. Lymph nodes (Correct for Hodgkin Lymphoma): Hodgkin Lymphoma is characterized by the painless enlargement of lymph nodes, particularly in the neck, armpits, or groin.
3. Skin (Correct for Bacterial Meningitis & ALL): Skin findings like petechiae or purpura may indicate meningococcal meningitis or ALL, as both conditions can present with skin manifestations.
4. Neurologic (Correct for Bacterial Meningitis): Neurologic symptoms like altered mental status, seizures, or focal deficits are
Extract:
Nurses' Notes Day 1, 1020: Child is a direct admit from a pediatric clinic with fever, chills, irritability for 2 days, prior URI 2 weeks ago, no prior conditions, fully immunized. 1030: Child reports nausea, headache (7/10), lethargic, nuchal rigidity, cervical lymph slightly enlarged, capillary refill 4 seconds.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting an 8-year-old child to the pediatric unit. The nurse suspects the child has bacterial meningitis. Select words from the choices to fill in each blank in the following sentence: The child is at greatest risk for developing ___ and ___.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Disseminated intravascular coagulation and hydrocephalus. In bacterial meningitis, the inflammatory response can lead to disseminated intravascular coagulation, causing widespread blood clotting and potential bleeding. Additionally, inflammation in the brain can obstruct the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, leading to hydrocephalus.
Incorrect
Choices:
B: Hypothermia and seizures - While seizures can occur in bacterial meningitis, hypothermia is not a common complication.
C: Sepsis and respiratory failure - While sepsis can occur, it is not the primary risk in bacterial meningitis. Respiratory failure is not a common complication.
D: Shock and hearing loss - Shock is not a common complication of bacterial meningitis, and while hearing loss can occur, it is not the primary risk in this case.