ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing Exam 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the administration of an otic medication with the parent of a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Room temperature prevents discomfort. A, C, D are incorrect techniques.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of adolescents about safety. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Friends distract driving, increasing risk. B, C, D are incorrect safety facts.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer liquid ibuprofen to a school-age child. The prescription reads 200 mg every 8 hr. The amount available is 100 mg/5 mL. How many mL of ibuprofen should the nurse administer over a 24-hr period? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
To calculate: 200 mg every 8 hr means 3 doses in 24 hr (200 mg x 3 = 600 mg). Available is 100 mg/5 mL, so (600 mg / 100 mg) x 5 mL = 30 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a new prescription for continuous pulse oximetry monitoring. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repositioning prevents irritation. A, C, D are less optimal.
Extract:
Vital Signs
History and Physical
Laboratory Results
Provider Prescriptions
Medication Administration Record
Weight 30 kg (66 lb)
Temperature 38.6°C (101.5°F)
Heart rate 124/min
Respiratory rate 26/min
Oxygen saturation 95% on 2 L oxygen via nasal cannula
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should clarify the child's prescription of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia (6.2 mEq/L) contraindicates additional potassium; clarification is needed. Others align with respiratory or digestive conditions and don't conflict with findings.