ATI LPN
Pediatric Dosing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 4-year-old with pneumonia should be positioned
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Head elevated B aids breathing, per document p50, 2.
Question 2 of 5
A 2-year-old with a burn should avoid
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breaking blisters A increases infection risk, per document p58, 1.
Question 3 of 5
A 5-year-old with pneumonia requires
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D treat pneumonia, per document p60, 7.
Question 4 of 5
Doctor orders: Epogen 150 units/kg SQ three times weekly due to anemia secondary to chemotherapy for a child weighing 80 kg. Available is Epogen 20,000 units/ml. How many ml will you give? Round to the nearest tenth.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculate the dose per administration: 150 units/kg × 80 kg = 12,000 units. Available concentration is 20,000 units/ml. Divide the dose by the concentration: 12,000 units ÷ 20,000 units/ml = 0.6 ml. No rounding needed as it’s already at one decimal place.
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.