ati pediatric EXAMS FROM THE BEST INSTITUTIONS
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a child who has severe iron-deciency
anemia and a new prescription for ferrous sulfate oral suspension. Which of the following
statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the instructions? - CORRECT
ANSWER- -The nurse should inform the guardian that the child's hemoglobin and
hematocrit levels should be monitored routinely for several weeks to determine the
effectiveness of treatment. The nurse should also inform the guardian that treatment can
take up to 3 months to be effective.
A nurse is reinforcing postoperative teaching with the parent of a 3-month-old infant who is
recovering from an umbilical hernia repair. Which of the following statements by the parent
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER- -To prevent infection,
the parent should be able to verbalize and demonstrate proper folding of the diaper to
protect the surgical incision from contamination.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a child about bicycle safety. Which of
the following pieces of information should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER- -The
child should walk the bike through intersections and crosswalks to decrease the risk of
injury.
A nurse is teaching an adolescent client who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER- -
The nurse should encourage this adolescent who has idiopathic arthritis to attend school.
The adolescent should attend school, even on days when she experiences joint pain or
stiffness.
A nurse is collecting data from a child who is postoperative. Which of the following ndings
should the nurse identify as an indication that naloxone should be administered? -
,CORRECT ANSWER- -The nurse should monitor the child's respiratory status
postoperatively and plan to administer naloxone if respiratory depression is present.
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioids administered
perioperatively.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent about managing asthma and using a
peak expiratory ow meter. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER- -. This statement by the adolescent
indicates an understanding of the teaching. A peak ow rate in the green zone indicates the
current treatment has been effective; therefore, the adolescent should continue with their
current medication regimen.
A nurse in a provider's ofce is observing children playing in the waiting room. The nurse
should expect to identify parallel behavior in which of the following age groups? - CORRECT
ANSWER- -Toddlers demonstrate parallel play
A nurse is planning to reinforce education with the parents of a school-aged child who has
attentiondecit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER- -A. Visual organizational charts are helpful for
children with ADHD due to their high level of distractibility
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a preschooler who has indications of
child maltreatment. The nurse should identify that which of the following ndings is a
manifestation of physical abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER- -Bruises at various stages of
healing are a manifestation of physical abuse
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has sickle cell anemia and is experiencing a vaso-
oclusive crisis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? : -
CORRECT ANSWER- -A. Clients in a vaso-oclusive crisis typically experience increased
pain. The pain can be generalized or localized and might be stationary or migratory in areas
such as the joints and abdomen.
, A nurse is caring for a school-aged child who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take to help decrease the child's risk of experiencing a vaso-
occlusive crisis? - CORRECT ANSWER- -Adequate hydration is an effective strategy for
preventing sickle cell crises. Maintaining adequate hydration can reduce the risk of sickle
cell formation
A nurse is assisting with evaluating the outcome of surgery for an infant who had a bile duct
obstruction. Which of the following ndings should indicate to the nurse that the surgery
was successful? - CORRECT ANSWER- -An infant who has a biliary obstruction will have
clay-colored stools because the ow of bilirubin into the intestinal tract is blocked. If the
surgery is successful, the infant's stools will change to yellow and then brown in color
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a 4- year-old child. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the preparation for this procedure? . - CORRECT
ANSWER- -The nurse should provide age-appropriate explanations to assist with reducing
anxiety for children who are undergoing procedures.
A nurse is assisting with evaluating an adolescent client who was treated for syphilis.
Which of the following ndings indicates the treatment was effective? - CORRECT ANSWER-
-. A sudden episode of hypotension, fever, tachycardia, and muscle aches is known as a
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, which is caused by the sudden destruction of spirochetes
after therapy.
A nurse is collecting data from a school-aged child who reports horseback riding 3 times
per week and has injuries reportedly related to a fall from a horse. Which of the following
ndings should the nurse investigate further as an indication of child - CORRECT ANSWER- -
The nurse should identify that thin, frail extremities are related to malnourishment and can
indicate child maltreatment. The nurse should investigate this further and report the ndings
to the provide
A nurse is discussing play activities with a group of parents of toddlers. Which of the
following activities should the nurse recommend for this age group? - CORRECT ANSWER- -
. The nurse should recommend pushing a toy lawn mower as a play activity for a toddler.
ACROSS THE GLOBE Complete Solutions for Each
Question From Leading Educators Around the
World Designed for Success in Every Exam
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a child who has severe iron-deciency
anemia and a new prescription for ferrous sulfate oral suspension. Which of the following
statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the instructions? - CORRECT
ANSWER- -The nurse should inform the guardian that the child's hemoglobin and
hematocrit levels should be monitored routinely for several weeks to determine the
effectiveness of treatment. The nurse should also inform the guardian that treatment can
take up to 3 months to be effective.
A nurse is reinforcing postoperative teaching with the parent of a 3-month-old infant who is
recovering from an umbilical hernia repair. Which of the following statements by the parent
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER- -To prevent infection,
the parent should be able to verbalize and demonstrate proper folding of the diaper to
protect the surgical incision from contamination.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a child about bicycle safety. Which of
the following pieces of information should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER- -The
child should walk the bike through intersections and crosswalks to decrease the risk of
injury.
A nurse is teaching an adolescent client who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER- -
The nurse should encourage this adolescent who has idiopathic arthritis to attend school.
The adolescent should attend school, even on days when she experiences joint pain or
stiffness.
A nurse is collecting data from a child who is postoperative. Which of the following ndings
should the nurse identify as an indication that naloxone should be administered? -
,CORRECT ANSWER- -The nurse should monitor the child's respiratory status
postoperatively and plan to administer naloxone if respiratory depression is present.
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioids administered
perioperatively.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent about managing asthma and using a
peak expiratory ow meter. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER- -. This statement by the adolescent
indicates an understanding of the teaching. A peak ow rate in the green zone indicates the
current treatment has been effective; therefore, the adolescent should continue with their
current medication regimen.
A nurse in a provider's ofce is observing children playing in the waiting room. The nurse
should expect to identify parallel behavior in which of the following age groups? - CORRECT
ANSWER- -Toddlers demonstrate parallel play
A nurse is planning to reinforce education with the parents of a school-aged child who has
attentiondecit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER- -A. Visual organizational charts are helpful for
children with ADHD due to their high level of distractibility
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a preschooler who has indications of
child maltreatment. The nurse should identify that which of the following ndings is a
manifestation of physical abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER- -Bruises at various stages of
healing are a manifestation of physical abuse
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has sickle cell anemia and is experiencing a vaso-
oclusive crisis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? : -
CORRECT ANSWER- -A. Clients in a vaso-oclusive crisis typically experience increased
pain. The pain can be generalized or localized and might be stationary or migratory in areas
such as the joints and abdomen.
, A nurse is caring for a school-aged child who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take to help decrease the child's risk of experiencing a vaso-
occlusive crisis? - CORRECT ANSWER- -Adequate hydration is an effective strategy for
preventing sickle cell crises. Maintaining adequate hydration can reduce the risk of sickle
cell formation
A nurse is assisting with evaluating the outcome of surgery for an infant who had a bile duct
obstruction. Which of the following ndings should indicate to the nurse that the surgery
was successful? - CORRECT ANSWER- -An infant who has a biliary obstruction will have
clay-colored stools because the ow of bilirubin into the intestinal tract is blocked. If the
surgery is successful, the infant's stools will change to yellow and then brown in color
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a 4- year-old child. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the preparation for this procedure? . - CORRECT
ANSWER- -The nurse should provide age-appropriate explanations to assist with reducing
anxiety for children who are undergoing procedures.
A nurse is assisting with evaluating an adolescent client who was treated for syphilis.
Which of the following ndings indicates the treatment was effective? - CORRECT ANSWER-
-. A sudden episode of hypotension, fever, tachycardia, and muscle aches is known as a
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, which is caused by the sudden destruction of spirochetes
after therapy.
A nurse is collecting data from a school-aged child who reports horseback riding 3 times
per week and has injuries reportedly related to a fall from a horse. Which of the following
ndings should the nurse investigate further as an indication of child - CORRECT ANSWER- -
The nurse should identify that thin, frail extremities are related to malnourishment and can
indicate child maltreatment. The nurse should investigate this further and report the ndings
to the provide
A nurse is discussing play activities with a group of parents of toddlers. Which of the
following activities should the nurse recommend for this age group? - CORRECT ANSWER- -
. The nurse should recommend pushing a toy lawn mower as a play activity for a toddler.
