ATI LPN
Nclex-Pn Practice Questions Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 6-month-old with gastroenteritis requires
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral rehydration C is first-line, per document p48, 4.
Question 2 of 5
A child with celiac disease should avoid
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gluten B triggers celiac symptoms, per document p57, 9.
Question 3 of 5
A 2-month-old with a fever should receive
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Paracetamol C is safest, per document p60, 5.
Question 4 of 5
Doctor orders: levothyroxine 0.2 mg PO daily. Available is levothyroxine 200 mcg/tab. How many tablets will you give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To determine the number of tablets, convert the ordered dose to the same units as the available dose. Ordered: 0.2 mg = 0.2 × 1000 = 200 mcg. Available: 200 mcg per tablet. Divide the ordered dose by the available dose per tablet: 200 mcg ÷ 200 mcg/tab = 1 tablet. Thus, you give 1 tablet.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing abdominal girth for a pediatric client who presents with vomiting. Which nursing action is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard practice for measuring abdominal girth in pediatrics is at the level of the umbilicus to assess for distension or fluid accumulation accurately. Other locations (A, B, D) do not provide a consistent or clinically relevant measurement.