ATI Pediatric Proctor Exam Q & A
1. A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a child who has a temperature of 39.1° C (102.4° F) and a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following a
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ATI Pediatric Proctor Exam Q & A
1. A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a child who has a temperature of 39.1° C (102.4° F) and a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
• Prepare the child for a lumbar puncture
• Administer an antipyretic to the child
• Dim the lights in the child’s room
• Implement droplet precautions for the child
2. A nurse is preparing to assess a 4-year-old child’s visual acuity. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan first?
• Use a tumbling E chart for the assessment
• Position the child 4.6 meters (15 feet) from the chart
• Assess both eyes together first, then each eye separately
• Test the child without glasses before testing with glasses
3. A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hrs. postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? (Click the “exhibit” button for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data)
• Recheck the child’s temperature
• Determine the child’s sedation level
• Assess the child’s pain level
• Compare the child’s pedal pulses
4. A nurse is assessing an adolescent who has Cushing’s syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
• Potassium 4.2 mEq/L
• Blood glucose 320 mg/dL
• Advanced bone age
• Cachectic appearance
5. A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who is 2 hrs. postoperative following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse report to the provider?
• Tachycardia
• Blood-tinged mucus
• Dark brown emesis
• Halitosis
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