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ATI PEDS PROCTORED The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with tonsillitis caused by group A ß-hemolytic streptococci about the importance of compliance with antibiotic therapy. What teachi... ng regarding this infection is important to share with the parents? - Teach parents to administer antibiotics for the full course of treatment even if the infant is feeling better. A child was sent home from school with head lice. The child's mother has called the help line nurse for guidance. What are three (3) measures the nurse will inform the mother about to address the infestation of pediculosis capitis? - 1% permethrin shampoo spinosa 0.9% topical suspension , remove nits with a nit comb, repeat in 7 days after shampoo treatment, wash clothing and bedding in hot water, for difficult cases use malathion 0.5%, bag and seal items that cannot be washed into a tightly sealed bag for 14 days, boil combs, brushes, and hair accessories for 10 minutes. What are the expected physical growth mile markers for a 6 months infant? - Rolls from back to front, holds bottle, begins to sit without support What are the common causes of iron deficiency anemia and which children are at risk? - Lack of iron intake and excessive milk intake. Children who are at risk are pre term or low birth weight infants and formula fed infants. A nurse is caring for a client with glomerulonephritis. What interventions regarding nutritional intake and restrictions should be taken? - Restricted sodium diet (this was the only thing that it mentions in ATI review other than obtain a dietary consult) Identify three (3) clinical manifestations of hydrocephalus in an infant. - Bulging fontanel, rapid increase in head circumference, seizures, eyes that are fixed downward. Page 1 of 9 This study source was downloaded by 100000850299355 from CourseHero.com on 08-23-2022 07:07:37 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/129022420/ATI-PEDS-PROCTORED-EXAMdocx/ ATI PEDS PROCTORED A nurse is caring for a child with a closed head injury. What clinical manifestations would suggest deterioration in this client's condition? - Marked changes in vital signs, altered mental status, focal neurologic deficits, increase in agitation. A nurse is caring for a child who has had surgery for hypospadias. Which of the following nursing interventions would be contraindicated? a. Tub bath – submersing the penis in water is contraindicated for a patient who has had surgery for hypospadias. b. Intake and output c. Limit activity d. Provide wound care The nurse is caring for a client with suspected bacterial meningitis. What is a priority action for the nurse to initiate? - Initiate droplet precautions A nurse has been assigned to care for a child with hemophilia who is experiencing acute hemarthrosis. What are two (2) expected findings for this client? What are two (2) nursing interventions that can be initiated for this client? - Excessive bleeding, joint pain, and stiffness - Avoid unnecessary skin punctures - Elevate and apply ice to joints [Show More]

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