ATI Pediatrics Final
1. A nurse is discussing the effects of chemical agents on infants. Which of the following identifies the rationale for an infant’s increased absorption through the skin?
• Infants have a lar
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ATI Pediatrics Final
1. A nurse is discussing the effects of chemical agents on infants. Which of the following identifies the rationale for an infant’s increased absorption through the skin?
• Infants have a larger body surface area relative to weight
• Infants have an immature nervous system
• Infants have a slower metabolic rate than adults
• Infants are obligatory nose breathers
2. A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who has upper respiratory infection and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates a need for further instructions?
• “I will encourage her to drink half a cup of water or sugar free fluids every 30 minutes.”
• “I will continue to check her blood sugar two times every day.”
• “I will notify the doctor if her temperature is not controlled with acetaminophen.”
• “I will report a change in her breathing or any sign of confusion.”
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for balanced skeletal traction with a Thomas splint of the treatment of a fractured femur. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent pressure points from developing around the edges of the splint?
• Remove the weights for a few minutes each hour
• Apply lotion to the skin under the edges of the splint
• Reposition the client to keep him from staying in the same position in bed
• Apply a foot plate to the bed
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new short leg cast on his lower leg to treat an ankle fracture. Which of the following findings requires immediate notification of the provider?
• Inability to flex the toes of the casted foot
• Dependent edema distal to the cast
• Ecchymosis of the distal foot
• Moderate level of pain
5. The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old with suspected meningitis. Which clinical manifestations should the nurse prepare to assess if meningitis is confirmed? (Select all that apply)
• Photophobia
• Fever
• Edema
• Irritability
• Bulging anterior fontanel
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