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ATI RN · ATI RN Nursing Care of Children · RN Nursing Care of Children Online Practice 2019 A

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old African American child whose height and weight are at the 20th percentile on the growth chart. What should the nurse recognize?

A. The data suggest the child requires nutritional intervention
B. The NCHS charts are accurate for U.S. African American children
C. A correction factor is used for nonwhite ethnic groups
D. No assessment can be made until several measurements are plotted over time

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The NCHS charts are accurate for U.S. African American children

Question 2 of 5

The clinic nurse is teaching parents about when to call the office immediately for a child with a fever. What should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

A. The child has a stiff neck.
B. The fever is over 40.6 C (105 F).
C. The child is younger than 2 months.
D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 3 of 5

A 12-month-old infant has been diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT). Which assessment findings does the nurse expect to be documented with this infant?

A. Fear of strangers
B. Minimal smiling
C. Avoidance of eye contact
D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 4 of 5

What urine test result is considered abnormal?

A. pH 4.0
B. WBC 1 or 2 cells/ml
C. Protein level absent
D. Specific gravity 1.020

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: pH 4.0

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is administering activated charcoal to a preschool child with acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning. What potential complications from the use of activated charcoal should the nurse plan to assess for?

A. Diarrhea
B. Vomiting
C. All are correct
D. Intestinal obstruction

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All are correct

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