Peds ATI review
A nurse is assessing an adolescent who received a sodium polystyrene sulfonate enema. Which of the following findings indicates the effectiveness of the medication? A. Reports an absence of nausea and vomiting B. Reports experiencing an onset of loose stools within 15 min of administration C. Blood potassium level of 4.1 mEq/L (3.4 to 4.7 mEq/L) D. Blood pressure 86/52 mmHg
C
A nurse is providing teaching to the family of a school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Limit movement of the child's large joints B. Encourage the child to perform independent self care C. Provide the child with a soft mattress for sleeping D. Schedule a 2hr daily nap for the child in the afternoon
B
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a preschooler who has heart failure and a new prescription for digoxin twice daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching. A. Use a kitchen teaspoon to measure the medication B. Brush the child's teeth after giving the medication C. Double the next dose if the child misses a dose D. Repeat dose if the child vomits
B To prevent tooth decay
A nurse is reviewing the dietary choices of adolescent who is iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following menu items has the highest amount of nonheme iron? A. 1/2 cup whole B. 1 cup of orange juice C. 1/2 cup of raisins D. 1 cup of raw carrots
C
A nurse is assessing a 4 year old child at a well child visit. Which of the following developmental milestones should the nurse expect to observe? A. Identifies right from left hand B. Uses a utensil to spread butter C. Cuts an outlined shape using scissors D. Draws a stick figure with seven body parts
C.
A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for four children. Which of the following children should the nurse see first? A. A school age child who has sickle cell anemia and reports decreased vision in the left eye B. A school age child who has cystic fibrosis and a frequent nonproductive cough C. A preschooler who has asthma and the peak flow meter reading in green zone D. An adolescent who has meningitis and reports sensitivity to light and noise
A