ATI Capstone Pediatrics
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 - ANSWER intussuception
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?
- ANSWER a 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? - ANSWER participates in imaginary play
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 - ANSWER allow the
infant to stand in the crib
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? - ANSWER arrange 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 - ANSWER it 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 - ANSWER administer 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 - ANSWER solids 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 - ANSWER patent 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) - ANSWER
management of tantrums
dental care
a nurse is admitting a toddler who has RSV, what action should the nurse take -
ANSWER keep thermometer in the toddler's room
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 - ANSWER administer
albuterol prior to CPT
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 - ANSWER observe for
indications of hypokalemia
a nurse is assessing the physical development of a 3 month old infant, what findings
should indicate that the infant may be developmentally delayed - ANSWER does
not attempt to raise head when placed on stomach
a nurse is caring for an adolescent pt diagnosed with mono, what statement by the
pt's parent indicates a need for further education - ANSWER i will give him aspirin
as needed for fever and discomfort
a nurse is caring for a child with closed head injury, what interventions should the
nurse institute to decrease ICP - ANSWER avoid extension of the the head
keep the body in alignment
instruct to avoid coughing and blowing nose
provide a calm, restful environment
a home health nurse is providing teaching about post-seizure management to the
parents of a school-age child who has epilepsy, what should be included -
ANSWER record the length and character of the child's postictal period following a
seizure
call for emergency medical services if the size of the child's pupils are unequal after
the seizure
a nurse is assessing a 3yr old preschooler at a well-child visit, what developmental
tasks should be expected - ANSWER uses primarily two word phrases
a nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about strategies to manage temper
tantrums, what instructions should the nurse include in the teaching - ANSWER
establish a structured daily routine for the child
a nurse in a pediatric clinic is discussing the physiology of Reye syndrome with a
newly licensed nurse, what statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding of the disorder - ANSWER Reye's syndrome causes fatty changes
in the liver
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 - ANSWER intussuception
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?
- ANSWER a 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? - ANSWER participates in imaginary play
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 - ANSWER allow the
infant to stand in the crib
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? - ANSWER arrange 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 - ANSWER it 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 - ANSWER administer 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 - ANSWER solids 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 - ANSWER patent 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) - ANSWER
management of tantrums
dental care
a nurse is admitting a toddler who has RSV, what action should the nurse take -
ANSWER keep thermometer in the toddler's room
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 - ANSWER administer
albuterol prior to CPT
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 - ANSWER observe for
indications of hypokalemia
a nurse is assessing the physical development of a 3 month old infant, what findings
should indicate that the infant may be developmentally delayed - ANSWER does
not attempt to raise head when placed on stomach
a nurse is caring for an adolescent pt diagnosed with mono, what statement by the
pt's parent indicates a need for further education - ANSWER i will give him aspirin
as needed for fever and discomfort
a nurse is caring for a child with closed head injury, what interventions should the
nurse institute to decrease ICP - ANSWER avoid extension of the the head
keep the body in alignment
instruct to avoid coughing and blowing nose
provide a calm, restful environment
a home health nurse is providing teaching about post-seizure management to the
parents of a school-age child who has epilepsy, what should be included -
ANSWER record the length and character of the child's postictal period following a
seizure
call for emergency medical services if the size of the child's pupils are unequal after
the seizure
a nurse is assessing a 3yr old preschooler at a well-child visit, what developmental
tasks should be expected - ANSWER uses primarily two word phrases
a nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about strategies to manage temper
tantrums, what instructions should the nurse include in the teaching - ANSWER
establish a structured daily routine for the child
a nurse in a pediatric clinic is discussing the physiology of Reye syndrome with a
newly licensed nurse, what statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding of the disorder - ANSWER Reye's syndrome causes fatty changes
in the liver
