ATI PEDIATRIC
PROCTORED EXAM 2020
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a
... [Show More] school-age child who has lactose intolerance. Which
of the following supplements should the nurse instruct the parent to include in the child's diet?
Vitamin D
Lactose intolerance is managed by eliminating dairy products from the diet. However, this can result in a
decrease in bone density because of the lack of calcium and vitamin D in the diet. The nurse should
instruct the parent to administer a vitamin D supplement to the child to enhance the absorption of
calcium from foods other than those containing lactose.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a school-age child who has iron deficiency anemia. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Hgb 9.0 g/dL
The nurse should expect a child who has iron deficiency anemia to have an Hgb level below the
expected reference range of 9.5 to 15.5 g/dL. An Hgb of 9.0 g/dL is below the expected reference range.
A nurse is collecting data from a 12-month-old infant during a well-child visit. At birth, the infant's
weight was 3.6 kg (8 lb) and his length was 50.8 cm (20 in). Based on this data, which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
The infant is 76.2 cm (30 in) long
The nurse should expect a length of 76.2 cm (30 in), because the infant's length should increase by
about 50% by 12 months of age.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about liquid oralsupplements with the guardian of a school-age child
who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
"I will give this medication to my child with a straw."
The nurse should reinforce with the guardian to administer this medication with a straw to prevent
staining the child's teeth.
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has terminal cancer and is receiving hospice care. The child's parent
tells the nurse, "I'm a bad parent, and I can't deal with this." Which of the following responses should
the nurse make?
"Tell me more about what you are feeling."
The nurse should use open-ended statements that will allow the parent to share his feelings and
emotions. During times of grief, the parent needs to express his emotions. The use of an open-ended
statement relays the message that it is safe to do so with the nurse.
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A nurse is administering an injection of epinephrine to a child who is experiencing manifestations of
anaphylaxis. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Increased systolic blood pressure
Epinephrine is an adrenergic agonist used to treat anaphylaxis by activating the sympathetic nervous
system. The nurse should expect the child to have an increased systolic blood pressure following
administration of epinephrine.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a 2-year-old toddler at a well-child visit. Which of the
following should the nurse recommend as an age-appropriate activity for the toddler?
Putting together a large-piece puzzle
The nurse should recommend putting together a large-piece puzzle as an age-appropriate activity for a
2-year-old toddler. Puzzles provide the child an opportunity to develop fine m [Show Less]