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ATI Nur307 Pediatrics Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has erythema infectiosum. Which of the following transmission-based precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythema infectiosum is transmitted via respiratory droplets, requiring droplet precautions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a child who was recently admitted for suspected rheumatic fever. Which of the following laboratory tests can contribute to confirming this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: A: CRP is an inflammatory marker elevated in rheumatic fever. B: ASO titer indicates recent streptococcal infection, a key factor in rheumatic fever. E: ESR is another inflammatory marker supporting the diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is obtaining informed consent for an adolescent who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. The adolescent's guardian states, 'I don't understand why they need to do this procedure.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying the provider ensures the guardian receives a full explanation from the responsible clinician for informed consent.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ibuprofen 10 mg/kg PO to a child. The child weighs 55 lb. Available is ibuprofen 100 mg/5 mL solution. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 12.5 mL
Rationale: 1. Convert 55 lb to kg: 55 / 2.2 = 25 kg. 2. Calculate dose: 10 mg/kg x 25 kg = 250 mg. 3. Calculate volume: 250 mg / (100 mg/5 mL) = 12.5 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has a prescription to transfuse 2 units of packed RBCs. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infusing each unit within 4 hours minimizes the risk of bacterial growth in the blood, adhering to standard transfusion guidelines.