Exam, ATI proctored exam Pediatrics
1. What is the priority action for a nurse caring for a toddler with
gastroenteritis and dehydration?
ANS **Tachypnea**
2. Which statement by the parent of a toddler with croup requires
immediate intervention?
ANS **My child has refused to drink any fluids for the past 8
hours.**
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,3. Which pain assessment scale should the nurse use for a 3-year-old
toddler?
ANS **FACES**
4. What should the nurse expect as a finding in a school-age child
with glomerulonephritis?
ANS **Brown colored urine**
5. Which intervention should the nurse include for a preschooler
with Wilms’ tumor scheduled for surgery?
ANS **Avoid palpating the abdomen when bathing the child before
surgery.**
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,6. What is an appropriate action for a nurse caring for an adolescent
client?
ANS **Be open to the adolescent’s point of view.**
7. Which finding should the nurse report for a 6-month-old infant
during a well-child visit?
ANS **Presence of strabismus**
8. What should the nurse include when teaching a parent about
administering oral antibiotics to a 6-month-old infant?
ANS **Mix the medicine with 1 teaspoon of applesauce before
giving it to your baby.**
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, 9. Which finding indicates a possible hemolytic trANSfusion reaction
in a school-age child receiving a blood trANSfusion?
ANS **Flank pain**
10. What should the nurse expect as a developmental milestone for
a 4-year-old at a well-child visit?
ANS **Cuts a shape using scissors**
11. Which action should the nurse take first for a toddler with otitis
media and a temperature of 40°C (104°F)?
ANS **Administer an antipyretic.**
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