ATI LPN
Pediatric Dosing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child with a tracheostomy should be monitored for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D are critical tracheostomy risks, per document p29, 1.
Question 2 of 5
A 6-month-old girl appears with a history of wheezing following an upper respiratory infection (URI). She improves significantly after nebulized albuterol therapy. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bronchiolitis is common at 6 months post-URI, with wheezing responsive to albuterol (AAP). Asthma is less likely under 1 year, and A, B, E don’t fit the response pattern.
Question 3 of 5
A 4-year-old girl presents with a high fever and drooling. X-ray shows a steeple sign. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Croup shows a steeple sign with fever and respiratory symptoms, per AAP. B-E differ in x-ray.
Question 4 of 5
Heat loss by convection occurs when a newborn is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Convection heat loss occurs in a drafty area B, per document 8.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease who is prescribed daily prednisone. Which parental statement regarding administration of this drug indicates correct understanding of the teaching provided by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, should be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal irritation, a key teaching point. Between meals , at bedtime , or before meals increases stomach upset risk.