ATI RN Nursing Care of Children (PEDS) Practice Exam Comprehensive Questions and Answers 100% Accuracy |Updated 2024

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of an 18 mo old toddler who has dehydration as a result of acute diarrhea. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?A) I will offer my child small amounts of fruit juice frequently B) I will avoid giving my child solid foods until his diarrhea has stopped C) I will monitor my child's number of wet diapers D)I will give my child polyethylene glycol daily for 7 days, A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has been receiving IV fluids via a peripheral IV. When preparing to discontinue the IV fluids and catheter, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (place these in the right order) A) Remove the tape securing the catheter B) Apply pressure over the catheter insertion site C) Turn off the IV pump D) Occlude the IV tubing, The nurse is preparing to collect a sample for a toddler for a sickle-turbidity test. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?A) Obtain a sputum specimenB) Perform an Allen test C) Perform a finger stick D) Obtain a stool specimen, A nurse in an emergency department is performing a physical assessment on a 2 week old male infant. Which of the following manifestations in the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? A) Excoriated scrotal area B) Multiple capillary hemangiomas C) Depressed posterior fontanel D) Substernal retractions A) INCORRECT: not the priority (skin issue) B) INCORRECT: not the priority (small vascular issue) C) INCORRECT: not the priority (dehydration) D) CORRECT: ABC's--baby is having acute respiratory distress A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the mother of a toddler. Which of the following expected behavior characteristics of toddlers should the nurse include in the teaching?A) Controls impulsive feelings B) Understands right from wrong C) Easily separates from parents for long periods of time D) Expresses likes and dislikes....