ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potassium 2.5 mEq/L is below the normal range for potassium (3.5-5.0 mEq/L) and indicates hypokalemia which can cause serious cardiac issues and muscle weakness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This helps maintain an open airway and allows for drainage of saliva or vomit reducing the risk of aspiration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about preventing disease transmission with the parents of a child who has a streptococcal infection. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Replacing the toothbrush after starting antibiotics helps to reduce the risk of reinfection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an assistive personnel (AP) about counting the respiratory rate for a 1-month-old infant. Which of the following statements by the AP indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In infants respiration is primarily diaphragmatic making abdominal movements a reliable indicator of respiratory rate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 350 mg PO. The amount available is amoxicillin oral solution 250 mg/5 mL. How many ml. should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 7
Rationale: Formula: Volume to administer=Desired dose/Available dose ×Volume available. Calculation: 350 mg/250 mg × 5 mL=7 mL.