ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
Sixteen-year-old boy arrives at the emergency department not breathing. The size of the endotracheal tube needed is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Endotracheal tube size for an adolescent (16 years) is typically 8.0 mm. A rough estimate is (Age/4) + 3.5 for uncuffed and (Age/4) + 3 for cuffed tubes.
Question 2 of 5
The following drugs are used in resuscitation Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Digitalis is used to manage chronic cardiac conditions but is not a first-line drug in resuscitation.
Question 3 of 5
Dating violence and date rape are common. Adolescent women experience higher rates of sexual assault than any other age group. Substance abuse during the sexual assault is common. Which of the following substance is commonly used in the episode of sexual assault?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol is the most commonly used substance in episodes of sexual assault, as it impairs judgment and reduces resistance in victims.
Question 4 of 5
A head-injured 4-year-old patient, who opens eyes to painful stimulus, is confused, and withdraws from pain. His Glasgow coma score is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glasgow Coma Score is calculated as Eye Opening (2) + Verbal Response (4) + Motor Response (4) = 10, indicating moderate head injury.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following can cause hyperkalemia without potassium excess:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In metabolic acidosis, hydrogen ions shift into cells, causing potassium to move out, leading to hyperkalemia despite normal total body potassium.