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ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A child with asthma who weighs 4.69 kg
Question 1 of 5
A child with asthma has the following medication ordered: Theophylline 4 mg/kg/dose every 6 hrs. The child weighs 4.69 kg. Calculate the appropriate dose.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dose = 4.69 kg x 4 mg/kg = 18.76 mg = 18.7 mg, providing the accurate theophylline dose for the child's weight.
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A child who has suspected cystic fibrosis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about diagnostic tests with the parents of a child who has suspected cystic fibrosis. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse include as the most definitive when diagnosing cystic fibrosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sweat chloride test is the most definitive for diagnosing cystic fibrosis, detecting elevated chloride levels in sweat due to defective chloride transport.
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A dehydrated child who weighs 10 kg
Question 3 of 5
A dehydrated child has intravenous aid therapy ordered. The child weighs 10 kg. Physician ordered Lactated Ringer's solution 40 ml/kg over 4 hours How many miles per hour will this child receive?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Total volume = 40 mL/kg x 10 kg = 400 mL. Infusion rate = 400 mL / 4 hours = 100 mL/hour, providing the correct fluid administration rate for dehydration.
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An infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Inwardly turned foot and asymmetric thigh folds are characteristic of DDH, reflecting hip instability and femoral head displacement.
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A preschool age child undergoing endotracheal suctioning
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse who is performing endotracheal suctioning for a preschool age child. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse requires the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Introducing the catheter without suction is incorrect, as suction must be applied during insertion to effectively remove secretions, requiring intervention.