ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
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A school-age child whose blood glucose level is 280 mg/dL
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child whose blood glucose level is 280 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lethargy is expected with hyperglycemia (280 mg/dL) due to inadequate brain glucose. A, C, and D are more typical of hypoglycemia or other conditions.
Extract:
A client who is to receive liquid medications via a gastrostomy tube, prescribed phenytoin 250 mg, available as phenytoin oral solution 25 mg/5 mL
Question 2 of 5
How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 50
Rationale: For 250 mg, using 25 mg/5 mL: 250 ÷ (25/5) = 50 mL per dose.
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An adolescent who has spina bifida and is paralyzed from the waist down
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Catheterizing only twice daily risks urinary retention in spina bifida. A, B, and C are appropriate self-care practices.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
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A 7-year-old child who has an upper respiratory infection and type 1 diabetes mellitus
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the mother indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent blood sugar checks are needed during illness, not just twice daily. B, C, and D show appropriate understanding of diabetes management.