ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Greenview College Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a dexamethasone 1.5 mg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 6 hr to a preschool-age child who weighs 22 lb. Available is dexamethasone oral solution 1 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Step 1: 22 lb ÷ 2.2 lb/kg = 10 kg.
Step 2: 1.5 mg/kg/day × 10 kg = 15 mg/day.
Step 3: 15 mg/day ÷ 4 doses/day = 3.75 mg/dose.
Step 4: 3.75 mg ÷ 1 mg/mL = 3.75 mL, rounded to 3.8 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 4-year-old child who has been admitted to the hospital. Which of the following toys should the nurse plan to provide the child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hand puppets are suitable for a 4-year-old, encouraging imaginative play and fine motor skill development.
Question 3 of 5
The father of a toddler asks a nurse at a well-child clinic what to do when his child kicks and screams during temper tantrums. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ignoring tantrums avoids reinforcing the behavior, teaching the child that tantrums will not gain attention.
Question 4 of 5
Jack, age 13, told his mom his friend at school Chris was making fun of him because of which body system differences when compared to girls in his class?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Height differences are significant during puberty, with boys often experiencing growth spurts at different times compared to girls.
Question 5 of 5
Jasmine explained that Stephanie, her toddler, eats a lot of different foods but especially chips. The new mother (Jasmine) asks nurse Diamond about good beverage choices for her toddler. Nurse Diamond explains which option as being a good beverage choice for her toddler?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Milk provides essential nutrients, and limiting juice reduces sugar intake, promoting better health.