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A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a 2-year-old toddler. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the toddler is most likely experiencing,
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A nurse is caring for a school-age child who underwent a tuberculin skin test 3 days ago and has a 3-mm induration at the test site. The nurse should identify this finding as which of the following?
A. Disseminated diseaseB. A negative resultC. Active tuberculosisD. An allergic reaction
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A nurse is performing a physical assessment for a school-age child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Obtain a vertical height measurement.B. Remove the child's eyeglasses before performing a C. Inspect the ear by pulling the pinna down and backD. Observe abdominal movement to determine the respir
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Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The nurse should identify that the adolescent is experiencing dropdowndue todropdown.
A. B.
Ati Rn Paediatrics Nursing 2023 Proctored Exam5
A nurse is caring for a 6-week-old infant. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to
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A nurse is teaching an adolescent about the procedure for completing a 24-hr urine test. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will include toilet paper that falls into the uB. "I will throw out my first urine sample when I staC. "I can stop the urine test earlier than 24 hours iD. "I can discard urine while I am at school if I kee
Ati Rn Paediatrics Nursing 2023 Proctored Exam7
A nurse is caring for a child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the child can be removed from droplet precautions?
A. Negative cerebrospinal fluid cultureB. Absent nuchal rigidityC. Antibiotics initiated 24 hr agoD. Temperature below 37.4° C (99.3° F)
Ati Rn Paediatrics Nursing 2023 Proctored Exam8
A nurse is preparing a 4-year-old child for a tonsillectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. "You will have a special sleep so you won't feel aB. "Your mom will be there throughout the procedure."C. "Your throat will feel better when you wake up."D. "You will be put to sleep for your surgery."
Ati Rn Paediatrics Nursing 2023 Proctored Exam9
A nurse is performing a dressing change for a child and notices that the gauze dressing is adhering to the wound bed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Apply firm pressure to the wound base while removiB. Saturate the gauze dressing with sterile saline soC. Continue to remove the gauze dressing by pulling iD. Irrigate the wound with half-strength hydrogen per
Ati Rn Paediatrics Nursing 2023 Proctored Exam10
A nurse is caring for a child who is postoperative following surgical correction of tetralogy of Fallot. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of heart failure?
A. Weight lossB. Decreased respirationsC. Exercise intoleranceD. Bradycardia
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A nurse is providing postoperative care for a child following an arterial cardiac catheterization. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Monitor output using an indwelling urinary catheteB. Remove the child's pressure dressing after the firC. Maintain the child's NPO status for 4 to 6 hr.D. Keep the affected extremity straight for at least
Ati Rn Paediatrics Nursing 2023 Proctored Exam12
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving prednisolone. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
A. HypoglycemiaB. Weight lossC. Decreased bone densityD. Decreased intraocular pressure
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A nurse is planning to complete dressing changes for an adolescent who has multiple burn injuries. Which of the following interventions addresses the greatest risk to the client?
A. Check the wound sites for manifestations of infectB. Perform passive range-of-motion exercises during tC. Adjust the room temperature to 33° C (91.4° F).D. Apply tepid water to the old dressings before remo
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A nurse is caring for an adolescent who was admitted to the emergency department with a minor head injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Fixed and dilated pupilsB. FeverC. Retinal hemorrhagesD. Vomiting
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A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
A. Follow up with physical therapy.B. Store opened vials of insulin for up to 60 days.C. Consult with a nutritionist.D. Monitor capillary blood glucose daily.
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A nurse is providing care for a toddler who is scheduled for cardiac surgery. The parent states, "I am not sure I want my child to have this operation." Which of the following statements should the nu
A. "Let me explain the consequences of not having thiB. "You have already signed the consent form for surgC. "I will notify the provider of your concerns aboutD. "You have the best cardiovascular surgical team."
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A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old toddler who has heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote rest for the toddler?
A. Administer diuretics with the toddler's lunch.B. Establish a daily schedule with the toddler and thC. Keep the television on in the toddler's room.D. Allow the toddler to visit the playroom 30 min pri
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A nurse is planning to admit a preschooler from a PACU following removal of a Wilms' tumor. Which of the following children should the nurse identify as an appropriate roommate for the preschooler?
A. A child who has cellulitis of the right radiusB. A child who has viral pneumoniaC. A child who has impetigoD. A child who has a fractured left femur
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A nurse is assessing a child who has multiple closed fractures of the lower extremities due to a motor-vehicle crash. The nurse should monitor the child for which of the following complications during
A. Compartment syndromeB. OsteomyelitisC. Renal calculiD. Volkmann ischemic contracture
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A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that treatment has been effective?
A. Temperature 37.2° C (99° F)B. Urine output 256 mL over 8 hrC. Odorless urineD. No report of pain with voiding
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A nurse is planning care for an 8-month-old infant who has bronchiolitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Use a bulb syringe to suction the nares.B. Administer a meningococcal vaccine upon admission.C. Place the infant in a room with negative-pressure D. Initiate IV antibiotic therapy.
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A nurse is educating the parent of a toddler who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates that the teaching was effective?
A. "My child should not participate in contact sportsB. "My child will need monthly blood transfusions."C. "My child will need to take daily medicine to prevD. "My child should not receive immunizations."
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A nurse is caring for a preschooler who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. The child is now ready to resume oral intake. Which of the following dietary choices should the nurse offer the chil
A. Ice popB. Sugar-free cherry gelatinC. Chocolate milkD. Vanilla ice cream
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A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has a terminal illness. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Feels alienated from their friendsB. Understands that death is inevitableC. Believes that death is temporaryD. Expresses anxiety about physical changes
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A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has a gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Use barrier ointments around the site.B. Maintain tension between the tubing and the site.C. Place a transparent occlusive dressing over the siD. Cleanse the tube site with hydrogen peroxide.
Ati Rn Paediatrics Nursing 2023 Proctored Exam