ATI Capstone Pediatrics Questions and answers 100% verified 2024

a nurse is reviewing the history and physicality of an adolescent client who has conduct disorder. what is an expected finding? - Answersuspended from school several times in the past year a nurse is planning care for a 6yr old child who has bacterial meningitis, what nursing intervention is unnecessary in the pt's plan of care? - Answermeasure head circumference every shift a nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has ADHD about methylphenidate. which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - Answerrestrict your child's intake of caffeine while she is taking this medication a nurse is caring for a 6 month old pt who has sudden abdominal pain, vomiting, distended abdomen and red current jelly like stools. the nurse should know that these are signs of what - Answerintussuception a nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a child. identify the sequence the nurse should follow (move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. use all the steps) - Answerinspection auscultation superficial palpitation deep palpitation a nurse is caring for a 4 year old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection. which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize is therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection? - Answera needleless syringe and a doll a nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about child development to the parents of a preschooler. which of the following developmental tasks should the nurse include as being expected of a preschooler? - Answerparticipates in imaginary play a nurse is providing care to a child who has an allergy to eggs, the nurse should question a prescription for which of the following immunizations? - Answerinfluenza, live attenuated (LAIV) a nurse is caring for a 10 month old infant who is in a cast for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). which of the following strategies should the nurse implement to promote the infant's growth and development - Answerallow the infant to stand in the crib a nurse is caring for a 6month old infant following surgery. which of the following should the nurse use to measure pain in this client - AnswerFLACC pain scale a nurse is assisting with the admission of a child who has measles. which of the isolation precautions should the nurse initiate - Answerairborne which of the following is the priority intervention a nurse should take when caring for a child who just experienced a febrile seizure - Answerkeep in a side-lying position a nurse is planning care for a 10yr old child who will be hospitalized for an extended period of time. what actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to meet the pt's psychosocial needs according to Erikson? - Answerarrange for a teacher to provide lesson plans a nurse is caring for a pt who was admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. the provider prescribes an anti-streptolysin O titer (ASO), the parent asks the nurse the purpose of the test - Answerit is to confirm if your child has had a recent streptococcal infection a nurse is caring for an infant following a cleft lip and palate repair. what actions should the nurse take in the post-op period - Answeradminister analgesics a nurse is providing dietary education to the mother of an infant, what recommendations regarding the introduction of solid food to the infant's diet should the nurse make - Answersolids introduced between 4-6 months iron fortified cereal should be offered first new foods should be introduced one at a time over a 5-7 day period to observe for signs of allergies or intolerance veggies/fruits are first started between 6-8 months a nurse is caring for an infant who has a congenital heart defect, which defect is associated with increased pulmonary blood flow - Answerpatent ductus arteriosis a nurse is providing health promotion teaching to the parents of a toddler, what information should the nurse include in the teaching (SATA) - Answermanagement of tantrums dental care a nurse is admitting a toddler who has RSV, what action should the nurse take - Answerkeep thermometer in the toddler's room a nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about temper tantrums, what statements should the nurse include in the teaching - Answer"temper tantrums are the toddler's attempt to gain control of a situation" a nurse is planning care for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a prescription to receive CPT, what action should the nurse plan to take - Answeradminister albuterol prior to CPT a nurse is monitoring a child for manifestations of hemorrhage following a tonsillectomy, what finding is a manifestation of this postop complication - Answerfrequent swallowing a nurse is creating a plan of care for a pt who has sickle cell anemia , what interventions should the nurse include in the plan - Answerobserve for indications of hypokalemia a nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about reporting suspected child abuse, what statements indicate an understanding - Answerif suspicion of abuse exists then