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ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam Latest Update Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 4
Which treatment is a nursing priority when providing care for an infant diagnosed with bacterial meningitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The first nursing priority is the implementation of antibiotic therapy, which prohibits the microbial damage to the neurologic system through the cerebral spinal fluid. Immediate treatment with antibiotics can prevent serious complications such as death, deafness, reduced cognitive ability, and seizures.
Question 2 of 4
The dosage of a pediatric medication is 120mg/kg/day to be given t.i.d. The patient weighs 12 pounds. What is the correct dose for the nurse to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient weighs twelve pounds, which converts to kilograms by dividing 12 by 2.2 (1 kg = 2.2 lb.). In this example, the child's weight converts to 5.4 kg. The daily dose of 120 mg is given t.i.d: each individual dose is 40 mg/kg.
Then multiply the weight in kilograms by the individual dose (40mg). The individual dose is 218 mg.
Question 3 of 4
In a child diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, which of the following is a compensatory mechanism to decrease venous return to the heart?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Squatting is a compensatory mechanism that decreases venous return (deoxygenated blood) to the heart. This clinical sign is commonly seen in young children with Tetralogy of Fallot, a type of cyanotic heart disease. Squatting helps reduce the workload on the heart by decreasing the amount of deoxygenated blood returning to it.
Question 4 of 4
A 1-year-old receives routine health maintenance care at the pediatric clinic. The child receives an MMR immunization. The mother asks the nurse, 'When will my child get the next dose of MMR vaccine?' Which is the correct response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A second MMR, often called a booster, will be needed when the child enters middle school at age eleven or twelve years of age. This ensures full immunity from the diseases covered by the MMR vaccine.
Question 5 of 4
Which is a major difference in the clinical manifestation of adolescents with anorexia nervosa compared to bulimia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The major difference between adolescents with anorexia nervosa and those with bulimia is body image distortion. Clients with anorexia see themselves as being overweight no matter how underweight they become. Clients with bulimia see their weight realistically but have psychological problems that manifest in an eating disorder. Both disorders may involve binge eating and purging, but body image perception is a distinguishing factor.