ATI LPN
Pediatric Dosing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The priority for a child with a fracture is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immobilization B prevents further injury, per document p43, 0.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should suspect intussusception if a child has
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D are intussusception signs, per document p54, 2.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A 5-year-old with pneumonia requires
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D treat pneumonia, per document p60, 7.
Question 5 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.