PEDIATRICS FINAL EXAM /ATI
NURSING CARE OF
CHILDREN QUESTION AND
ANSWER 2025 GRADED A+
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, 1. Which finding indicates that a 9-month-old with iron deficiency anemia is
not tolerating activity?
Answer: 4. Muscle weakness
Explanation: Muscle weakness during activity indicates that the infant is not
tolerating activity due to iron deficiency anemia, which reduces oxygen delivery
to tissues.
2. Which action by the parents demonstrates an understanding of preventing
iron-deficient anemia?
Answer: 2. Starting iron-fortified infant cereal at 4 to 6 months of age
Explanation: Iron-fortified cereal is recommended to prevent iron deficiency in
infants.
3. How is sickle cell disease contracted?
Answer: 1. "Both the mother and the father have the sickle cell trait."
Explanation: Sickle cell disease is an autosomal recessive disorder, requiring
both parents to carry the trait.
4. What is the most appropriate room assignment for a child in splenic
sequestration crisis?
Answer: 4. Private room
Explanation: A private room is appropriate to prevent exposure to infections.
5. Which medication is used to manage pain in a sickle cell crisis?
Answer: 1. Morphine sulfate
Explanation: Morphine is used for severe pain during a sickle cell crisis.
6. Which factors can precipitate a sickle cell crisis?
Answer: 1. Fever, 2. Dehydration, 4. Altitude
Explanation: Fever, dehydration, and altitude can trigger a sickle cell crisis.
7. When is a transfusion reaction most likely to occur during a blood
transfusion?
Answer: 2. Within the first 20 minutes of administration
Explanation: Most transfusion reactions occur within the first 20 minutes.
8. What is the purpose of deferoxamine (Desferal) therapy in a child with beta-
thalassemia?
Answer: 4. It prevents iron overload
Explanation: Deferoxamine binds excess iron for excretion, preventing iron
overload.
9. What service should be included in the discharge plan for a child with
aplastic anemia?
Answer: 1. Referrals to support groups and social services
NURSING CARE OF
CHILDREN QUESTION AND
ANSWER 2025 GRADED A+
[Document subtitle]
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, 1. Which finding indicates that a 9-month-old with iron deficiency anemia is
not tolerating activity?
Answer: 4. Muscle weakness
Explanation: Muscle weakness during activity indicates that the infant is not
tolerating activity due to iron deficiency anemia, which reduces oxygen delivery
to tissues.
2. Which action by the parents demonstrates an understanding of preventing
iron-deficient anemia?
Answer: 2. Starting iron-fortified infant cereal at 4 to 6 months of age
Explanation: Iron-fortified cereal is recommended to prevent iron deficiency in
infants.
3. How is sickle cell disease contracted?
Answer: 1. "Both the mother and the father have the sickle cell trait."
Explanation: Sickle cell disease is an autosomal recessive disorder, requiring
both parents to carry the trait.
4. What is the most appropriate room assignment for a child in splenic
sequestration crisis?
Answer: 4. Private room
Explanation: A private room is appropriate to prevent exposure to infections.
5. Which medication is used to manage pain in a sickle cell crisis?
Answer: 1. Morphine sulfate
Explanation: Morphine is used for severe pain during a sickle cell crisis.
6. Which factors can precipitate a sickle cell crisis?
Answer: 1. Fever, 2. Dehydration, 4. Altitude
Explanation: Fever, dehydration, and altitude can trigger a sickle cell crisis.
7. When is a transfusion reaction most likely to occur during a blood
transfusion?
Answer: 2. Within the first 20 minutes of administration
Explanation: Most transfusion reactions occur within the first 20 minutes.
8. What is the purpose of deferoxamine (Desferal) therapy in a child with beta-
thalassemia?
Answer: 4. It prevents iron overload
Explanation: Deferoxamine binds excess iron for excretion, preventing iron
overload.
9. What service should be included in the discharge plan for a child with
aplastic anemia?
Answer: 1. Referrals to support groups and social services
