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ATI NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
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Tonsillitis or inflammation of the tonsils caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci or
The nurse is teaching the parents of
Streptococcus pyogenes is otherwise known as acute tonsillopharyngitis, bacterial.
an infant with tonsillitis caused by group
In starting antibiotic therapy for acute tonsillopharyngitis, the parents of the patient
A ß- hemolytic streptococci about the
must know that the etiologic agent of the disease is a bacteria that's why an
importance of compliance with antibiotic
antibiotic is needed for treatment. The nurse should also inform about the most
therapy. What teaching regarding this
probable
infection is important to share with the
adverse effect of the antibiotic for the parents to be aware. Lastly, the nurse should
parents?
inform about antibiotic resistance because patients opt to stop antibiotic therapy
after feeling well, wthout completing the complete course of antibiotics.
A nurse is assessing for strabismus in a Eyes that appear crossed or an eye that seems to wander
pediatric client. Identify three clinical Uncoordicnated eye movements
findings noted with strabismus. Asymmetric corneal light reflex
Educate the child and family about the importance of consuming adequate nutrition
The nurse is developing a teaching plan
and promoting rest. Teach them about genetic counseling. Educate them to keep
for the upcoming discharge of a child who
the immunizations up-to-date. Encourage the child to wear medical identification
has a resolving sickle cell crisis. While
tags or wristband. Teach parents and child to promote good hand hygiene and
developing the plan the nurse knows it
avoid
is imperative to include what
people who have virus/infection/cold. Refer child and family to social services and
information?
provide emotional support.
Iron deficiency anemia is usually caused by an inadequate dietary supply of
What are the common causes of iron
iron.Children ages 12-16 are at risk due to consuming a diet high in cow's milk without
deficiency anemia and which children are
adequate intake of foods high in iron; adolescents are at risk due to poor diets,
at risk?
menses, and obesity
What does FLACC stand for? FLACC stands for Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability
How old does a child need to be to use the FLACC Scale is used to evaluate child from 2 months to 7 y/o.
FLACC Scale for pain? Evaluates pain by assessing the child's behavior
What is the form of evaluation when
using the FLACC Scale?
Encourage adequate nutritional intake
A nurse is caring for a client with Possible restriction of sodium and fluid.
glomerulonephritis. What interventions Restrict foods high in potassium during periods of oliguria.
regarding nutritional intake and restrictions Provide small, frequent meals of favorite foods due -to a decrease in appetite.
should be taken? Refer the child for dietary consultation if indicated.
Avoid added salt and salty foods such as chips
A nurse is caring for a client newly Loss of appetite
prescribed cefazolin who has hereditary Hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia
glomerulopathy. What are three (3) Anorexia
adverse effects of this class of medication? No the administration is not safe
Is the administration of cefazolin safe for
this client?