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ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI GU Exam Questions
Extract:
A 4-year-old child hospitalized with vomiting and suspected dehydration. The child.Cloudflare Ray ID: 8e616e0d8944936 weighs 44 lbs.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a 4-year-old child hospitalized with vomiting and suspected dehydration. The health care provider has prescribed ondansetron 0.5 mg/kg IV as a one-time dose. The safe dose is 5 mg/kg/dose. The child weighs 44 lbs. How many milligrams should the nurse administer? Round your answer to the nearest tenth if needed
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The child weighs 44 lbs, or 20 kg (44/2.2). The prescribed dose is 0.5 mg/kg, so 20 kg * 0.5 mg/kg = 10 mg, which is within the safe dose range of 5 mg/kg (100 mg max).
Extract:
A toddler who has acute otitis media
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute otitis media. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering analgesic medication addresses the child's pain and discomfort, which is a priority in acute otitis media.
Extract:
A parent calls a clinic and reports that his 2-month-old infant is hungry more than usual but is having projectile vomiting immediately after eating
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bringing the baby to the clinic is essential as projectile vomiting in an infant can indicate a serious condition such as pyloric stenosis that requires evaluation and intervention.
Extract:
A child with sickle cell anemia admitted for treatment of vaso-occlusive crisis
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a health care provider's prescriptions for a child with sickle cell anemia who was admitted to the hospital for the treatment of vaso-occlusive crisis. Which prescription documented in the child's chart should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restricting fluid intake is contraindicated in vaso-occlusive crisis; hydration is crucial to help reduce sickling and improve circulation.
Extract:
A 4-month-old infant who is one day postoperative following surgical repair of a cleft lip
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-month-old infant who is one day postoperative following surgical repair of a cleft lip. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Positioning in Semi-Fowler's prevents aspiration, elbow restraints prevent touching the surgical site, and IV therapy ensures nutrition until oral feeding is safe.