ATI LPN
Pediatric Cardiac Nclex Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should teach parents of a diabetic child to recognize
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D signal hypoglycemia, per document p57, 0.
Question 2 of 5
Doctor orders: Naloxone 0.01 mg/kg IV for narcotic overdose in a child weighing 35 kg. Available is Naloxone 0.4 mg/ml. How many ml will you give? Round to the nearest tenth.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculate the total dose: 0.01 mg/kg × 35 kg = 0.35 mg. Available concentration is 0.4 mg/ml. Divide the total dose by the concentration: 0.35 mg ÷ 0.4 mg/ml = 0.875 ml. Round to the nearest tenth: 0.875 ≈ 0.9 ml.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a child diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease from the hospital. Which topic is appropriate for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching with the child's parents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hirschsprung’s disease often requires surgical intervention (e.g., colostomy) to manage absent ganglion cells in the colon. Teaching colostomy care is appropriate. Allergies , dairy elimination , and TPN are not standard management unless specified.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing action is most appropriate when providing emergency care to a child whose parents do not wish to leave the room?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing parents to stay supports family-centered care and reduces child stress, unless safety dictates otherwise.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is making pediatric bed assignments. What should the nurse take into consideration when making bed assignments? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Similar ages and diagnoses aid compatibility, and cribs are safe for older infants. Adults with children and full beds for toddlers pose safety risks.