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PEDS: ATI Dynamic Questions with Complete
Solutions
1.
1- A nurse is performing a well-child assessment on a 7-year-old
client who takes great pride in bringing school papers home. The
nurse recognizes that this behavior demonstrates which of the
following of Erikson's stages of psy- chosocial development?
A. Initiative vs. guilt
B. Industry vs. inferiority
C.
Identity vs. role confusion
D.
Autonomy vs.
shame
and
doubt:
B. Industry vs.
inferiority
Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt (1-
3 Y) Initiative vs. Guilt (3-6 Y)
Industry vs. Inferiority (6-12 Y)
Identity vs. Role Confusion (13-19
Y)
2.
2- A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 2-year-old
toddler about nutrition. Which of the following statements by the
parent indicates an under- standing of the teaching?
A.
"My child should consume 1,000 calories per day."
B.
"My child should have 4 oz of protein per day."
C.
"I should give my child 32 oz (4 cups) of milk per day."
D. "I should feed my child 4 oz (1/2 cup) of vegetables per day.":
A.
"My
child should
consume 1,000 calories per day."
3. 3- A nurse is caring for a 4-month-old child who has acute otitis
media and
a fever of 38.3°C (101°F). Which of the following medications should
the nurse administer?
A.
Diphenhydramine
B.
Furosemide
C.
Amoxicillin
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  1. 1- A nurse is performing a well-child assessment on a 7-year-old client who takes great pride in bringing school papers home. The nurse recognizes that this behavior demonstrates which of the following of Erikson's stages of psy- chosocial development? A. Initiative vs. guilt B. Industry vs. inferiority C. Identity vs. role confusion D. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt: B. Industry vs. inferiority Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt (1- 3 Y) Initiative vs. Guilt (3-6 Y) Industry vs. Inferiority (6-12 Y) Identity vs. Role Confusion (13- Y)
  2. 2- A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 2-year-old toddler about nutrition. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an under- standing of the teaching? A. "My child should consume 1,000 calories per day." B. "My child should have 4 oz of protein per day." C. "I should give my child 32 oz (4 cups) of milk per day." D. "I should feed my child 4 oz (1/2 cup) of vegetables per day.": A. "My child should consume 1,000 calories per day."
  3. 3- A nurse is caring for a 4-month-old child who has acute otitis media and a fever of 38.3°C (101°F). Which of the following medications should the nurse administer? A. Diphenhydramine B. Furosemide C. Amoxicillin

D. Ibuprofen: C. Amoxicillin

  1. 4- A nurse is assessing the fine motor skill development of a 4- year-old child. The nurse should expect the child to be able to perform which of the following activities? A. Tying shoelaces into a bow B. Copying a square C. Drawing a person with at least 8 parts D. Printing the letters of her name: B. Copying a square
  2. 5- A nurse is creating a plan of care for a child who has aplastic anemia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? A. Initiate protective-environment isolation for the child B. Apply pressure for 1-2 min at the puncture site following blood specimen collection C. Mix the child's ferrous sulfate elixir twice per day into a glass of milk for administration D.Check the child's blood glucose level every 4 hr: A. Initiate protective- environment isolation for the child
  3. 6- A nurse is preparing to administer recommended immunizations to a 2-month-old infant. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer? A. Human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis A B. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (DaP) C. Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) and inactivated polio virus (IPV) D.Varicella (VAR) and live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV): C. Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) and inactivated polio virus (IPV)
  4. 7- A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has pneumonia. The child's mother left 2 hours ago, and he is currently experiencing the separation anxiety stage of despair. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

feeling well." Which of the following actions should the nurse perform during the initial interview with the child? A. Ask the child to describe what things were like right before not wanting to go to school B. Use a direct question and ask the child why going to school is no longer fun C. Tell the child it is okay not to like school, but she has to go back D. Reassure the child that things might not be going well right now, but they will soon improve: A. Ask the child to describe what things were like right before not wanting to go to school

  1. 12- A nurse is teaching a group of parents of toddlers about growth and development. A parent asks, "Why does my child's abdomen stick out?" Which of the following replies should the nurse provide? A. "You should give your child a stool softener daily." B. "Toddlers gain weight at a rapid pace." C. "You should have your child assessed for a spinal deformity." D."Toddlers do not have well-developed abdominal muscles.": D. "Toddlers do not have well-developed abdominal muscles."
  2. 13- A nurse is caring for an infant who has pertussis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Assess for edema of the extremities B. Apply warm compresses to the neck area C. Initiate airborne precautions D. Maintain a cardiorespiratory monitor: D. Maintain a cardiorespiratory monitor
  3. 14- A nurse is observing the behavior of a 2-year-old child. Which of the following actions should the nurse expect to observe when the child is in an activity room with other toddlers? A. Playing a simple game with another child B. Engaging in play near other children C. Sharing crayons with another toddler D. Jumping on 1 foot without help: B. Engaging in play near other children

Engaging in play near other children = 2 y/o Sharing crayons w another toddler = 3 y/o Jumping on 1 foot = 4 y/o Playing simple game w another child = 5 y/o

  1. 15- A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has glomerulonephritis. The child has decreased urinary output and a blood pressure of 160/78 mmHg and is receiving hydralazine. Which of the following lunch choices should the nurse recommend? Question Feedback A. 1 hot dog, 22 potato chips, and 120 mL (4 oz) of orange juice B. 1 sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and 4 slices of bacon; a small apple; and 240 mL (8 oz) of milk C. 3 oz grilled chicken, 1 cup of pear slices, and 120 mL (4 oz) of apple juice D. 1 cup of cottage cheese, a small banana, and 240 mL (8 oz) of soda: C. 3 oz grilled chicken, 1 cup of pear slices, and 120 mL (4 oz) of apple juice

C. Pinpoint pupils D. Frontal bossing: A. Abdominal distention

  1. 20- A nurse is assessing an infant who has untreated congenital hypothy- roidism. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A. Constipation B. Hyperreflexia C. Oily skin D. Hyperthermia: A. Constipation
  2. 21- A nurse is caring for a 15-month-old client who requires droplet precau- tions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Have the toddler wear a disposable gown when in the unit's playroom. B. Wear sterile gloves when changing the toddler's diapers. C. Wear a mask when assisting the toddler with meals. D. Ask visitors to wear an N-95 mask when entering the toddler's room.: C. Wear a mask when assisting the toddler with meals.
  3. 22- A hospice nurse is conducting a support group for parents of toddlers who have a terminal illness. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Toddlers will react to the parents' anxiety and sadness. B. Toddlers view death as punishment for bad behavior. C. Toddlers view death as permanent and irreversible. D. Toddlers have a realistic concept of death.: A. Toddlers will react to the parents' anxiety and sadness.
  4. 23- A nurse is discussing the causes of chronic diarrhea with a client. Which of the following conditions is caused by malabsorption? A. Celiac disease B. Ulcerative colitis C. Hirschsprung's disease D. Crohn's disease: A. Celiac disease

C. Deep, rapid respirations D. Decreased urinary output: C. Deep, rapid respirations

  1. 25- A nurse is caring for a child who is receiving treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis and has a current blood glucose level of 250mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Administer 5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride by continuous IV infusion B. Give potassium as a rapid IV bolus C. Administer 3 units of ultralente insulin subcutaneously D. Obtain an HbAlc level stat: A. Administer 5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride by continuous IV infusion
  2. 26- A nurse is teaching the guardian of a preschooler. The guardian states that the preschooler has had an imaginary playmate for about 3 months. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse give the guardian? A. "Children commonly begin having imaginary friends when they reach school age." B. "Notify your provider if the imaginary friend persists longer than 6 months." C. "Have your child take responsibility for actions if he tries to blame the imaginary friend." D. "Set limits by not allowing your child to have the imaginary friend present during family meals.": C. "Have your child take responsibility for actions if he tries to blame the imaginary friend."
  3. 27- A nurse is caring for a child who received penicillin IM 15 minutes ago. The child is now irritable and restless. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Question Feedback A. Administer diphenhydramine B. Assess for laryngeal edema C. Initiate hourly urine output monitoring D. Give epinephrine IV push: B. Assess for laryngeal edema
  1. 28- A nurse in a provider's office enters an examination room to assess an 8-month-old infant for the first time. Which of the following reactions by the infant should the nurse expect?
  1. 32- A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old infant who has myelomeningocele. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Monitor the infant's head circumference

B. Position the infant supine C. Place the infant under a radiant warmer D. Tape a piece of plastic over the protruding membranes: A. Monitor the infant's head circumference

  1. 33- A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 2-month-old infant who has rotavirus. The nurse notes a hemoglobin level of 12 g/dL and a hematocrit of 51%. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an understand- ing of the laboratory values? A. "The infant might be dehydrated." B. "The infant might be anemic." C. "The infant might have received too much fluid." D. "The infant might have leukemia.": A. "The infant might be dehydrated."
  2. 34- A nurse is teaching the guardians of an infant who has mild gastroe- sophageal reflux (GER). Which of the following instructions about feeding ther- apies should the nurse recommend? A. "Apply the infant's diaper snugly prior to feedings." B. "Administer nasogastric feedings." C. "Thicken feedings with rice cereal." D."Place the infant in a lateral position for 1 hour after feedings.": C. "Thicken feedings with rice cereal."
  3. 35- A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a 6- month-old infant. Which of the following reflexes should the nurse expect to find? A. Stepping B. Babinski C. Extrusion D. Moro: B. Babinski
  4. 36- A nurse is caring for an adolescent following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Initiate NPO status for the adolescent B. Place the adolescent in a supine position

D. Apply a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA) to the adolescent's puncture site: B. Place the adolescent in a supine position

  1. 37- A nurse is assessing an adolescent who has a new diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Increased blood pressure B. Lanugo over the back C. Oily skin with acne D. Elevated body temperature: B. Lanugo over the back
  2. 38- A nurse is caring for a newborn who has spina bifida. The newborn's parents are upset by the diagnosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Discuss placement options for the newborn B. Encourage the parents to touch and care for the newborn C. Reassure the parents that everything will be fine D. Avoid talking about the newborn's defect until the parents bring up the subject: B. Encourage the parents to touch and care for the newborn
  3. 39- A nurse is preparing to administer a liquid medication to an infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Administer the medication while the infant is supine B. Give the medication at the side of the infant's mouth C. Add the medication to a full bottle of the infant's formula D. Administer the medication slowly while holding the nares closed: B. Give the medication at the side of the infant's mouth
  4. 40- A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings of an adolescent who has acute renal failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Hypokalemia B. Hypercalcemia C. Decreased plasma creatinine level D. Metabolic acidosis: D. Metabolic acidosis
  1. 41- A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a child who has bruises that support a suspicion of child abuse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

B. Respiratory rate 26/min C. Blood pressure 88/40 mmHg D. Temperature 37.6°C (99.7°F): A. Heart rate 175/min

  1. 45- A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about food allergens. Which of the following is the most common food allergy in children? A. Cow's milk

B. Wheat bread C. Corn syrup D. Eggs: A. Cow's milk

  1. 46- A nurse at a pediatric clinic is assessing a 5-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. Head lagging when the infant is pulled from a lying to a sitting position B. Absence of startle and crawl reflexes C. Inability to pick up a rattle after dropping it D. Rolling from back to side: A. Head lagging when the infant is pulled from a lying to a sitting position
  2. 47- A nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child who is experiencing encopresis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Instruct the child's guardian to limit stool softener use to no more than twice per week B. Encourage the child to attempt to have a bowel movement 4 times per day C. Determine if there are any recent stressors in the child's environment D. Urge the child's guardian to provide negative consequences when the child has a bowel accident: C. Determine if there are any recent stressors in the child's environment
  3. 48- A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a 2-month-old infant. In which of the following sites should the nurse plan to administer the injection? A. Vastus lateralis B. Dorsogluteal C. Deltoid D. Abdomen 5 cm (2 in) from the umbilicus: A. Vastus lateralis