ATI.CHILD CARE 1.0

ATI.CHILD CARE ATI.CHILD CARE 1.0 1 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 with non-organic failure to thrive? A cool, drafty area for sleeping Disturbance of mother/child relationship Lack of interest in the surroundings Financial hardship causing poor nutritional care 9 An adolescent recovering from substance abuse is diagnosed with hepatitis B. Which nursing instruction should be included when planning the client's care? Increase exercise. Avoid sharing needles. Limit fluid intake. Eat a diet high in fat. 10 Changes in the growth and development of the preschooler are characterized by: Preschoolers' gait resembles that of an adult. Rapid physical growth and a persistent curiosity. Major changes in weight, height and head circumference. A slowing of physical growth and expansion of social contacts. A slow improvement in motor ability. 11 A teacher asks the school nurse to assess the behavior of a child with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which situation best facilitates an effective nurse/child interaction? Playground during recess In the classroom at the end of the day Nurse's office before school Physical education class 12 The health care provider orders 60% oxygen to be administered with a partial rebreather mask and bag reservoir. Which error regarding the oxygen delivery system requires correction? The mask covers the nose and mouth The reservoir bag collapses during inspiration 13 A toddler is admitted to the hospital for treatment of acute gastroenteritis and dehydration. The mother states that she must go home to make arrangements for the care of her other children. To reduce the child's separation anxiety, which nursing intervention is most appropriate? Place the child in the crib with toys. Rock the child in a rocking chair. Turn on an age-appropriate video. Take the child to the nurse's station. 14 Which technique is most appropriate when assessing the circulation of a child's leg in traction? Determine if the child can wiggle the toes. Palpate the dorsalis pedis artery. Assess for pain sensation in the lower extremity. Perform range of motion in the lower extremity. 15 Initially, which solid food is generally recommended for an infant's diet? Infant rice cereal Strained vegetables Strained fruits Infant meats 1.0