ATI.CHILD CARE

ATI.CHILD CARE A child diagnosed with asthma begins corticosteroid treatments. The nurse explains to the parents that the purpose of corticosteroid treatment is to produce which therapeutic effect? Dilation of bronchial airways Decrease bronchospasms Prevention of infection Anti-inflammatory effect 2 Which is the recommended treatment for moderate to severe lead poisoning? IV fluids Antiemetics Heavy metal antagonist Antibiotics 3 Which treatment is a nursing priority when providing care for an infant diagnosed with bacterial meningitis? Initiate cardiorespiratory monitoring. Initiate intravenous fluids. Observe respiratory isolation. Administer antibiotic therapy. 4 The dosage of a pediatric medication is 120mg/kg/day to be give t.i.d. The patient weighs 12 pounds. What is the correct dose for the nurse to administer? 120 mg 480 mg 218 mg 651 mg 5 In a child diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, which of the following is a compensatory mechanism to decrease venous return to the heart? Squatting Clubbing Shortness of breath Polycythemia 6 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? In six months with the next DPT No further vaccination needed With the Hepatitis B series After the child is 10 years of age 7 Which is a major difference in the clinical manifestation of adolescents with anorexia nervosa compared to bulimia? Binge eating Purging Body image distortion Decreased self esteem 8 Which is the most common factor associated