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Nursing Care of Children ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 4-month-old infant is discharged home after surgery for the repair of a cleft lip. What should instructions to the parents include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain management is essential postoperatively to reduce crying, which could place strain on the surgical site. Feeding and holding the infant are allowed, but care should be taken to avoid placing pressure on the suture line.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is administering the first hepatitis A vaccine to an 18-month-old child. When should the child return to the clinic for the second dose of hepatitis A vaccination?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The second dose of the hepatitis A vaccine is recommended 6 months after the first dose to ensure full immunity.
Question 3 of 5
The clinic nurse is assessing a child with a heavy ascariasis lumbricoides (common roundworm) infection. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A heavy roundworm infection can cause anemia, anorexia, irritability, and an enlarged abdomen due to the worms' effects on nutrient absorption and intestinal function.
Question 4 of 5
By which age should the nurse expect that an infant will be able to pull to a standing position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulling to a standing position typically occurs between 11 to 12 months, marking the progression towards walking.
Question 5 of 5
What is most important in the management of cellulitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral or parenteral antibiotics are essential in treating cellulitis to eliminate the infection. Topical antibiotics are not sufficient, and incision and drainage are only for abscesses.
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