ATI LPN
Pediatric Dosing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing actions are appropriate when teaching a pediatric patient how to administer an insulin injection? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Practicing on a doll , watching a video , and nurse demonstration teach effectively. Beach imagery and watching another child are inappropriate.
Question 2 of 5
Which essential oils are contraindicated during pregnancy? (Select ONE that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wintergreen (A) and anise (C) are contraindicated in pregnancy due to potential uterine stimulation or toxicity. Jasmine (B), lavender (D), and peppermint (E, not listed) are generally safe. Document: 'Some essential oils… contraindicated… include anise… wintergreen.'
Question 3 of 5
What signs and symptoms would indicate that a child with diabetes need to be given insulin. Select ONE that apply:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperglycemia needing insulin shows fruity breath, red lips (B), and confusion/fatigue (C) from ketoacidosis. Diaphoresis/tremors (A) and pallor/headache (D) suggest hypoglycemia. Document: 'Ketoacidosis is characterized by fruity breath… fatigue, [and] disorientation.'
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would caution parents that massage should not be considered as an alternative therapy for a child with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massage risks cervical spine injury in Down syndrome (C) due to instability. Fractures (A), diabetes (B), and eating disorders (D) have no such contraindication. Document: 'Children with Down syndrome… may be injured by massage therapy.'
Question 5 of 5
The physical assessment technique that the nurse would omit in caring for a 2-year-old who has a Wilms' tumor is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal palpation (B) risks spreading Wilms’ tumor cells. Other techniques (A, C, D) are safe. Document: 'Palpation of the abdomen could disturb the tumor and cause the malignancy to spread.'