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ATI Nur307 Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous swallowing can indicate bleeding at the surgical site, a priority finding requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a 2-year-old child about typical toddler behavior. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent negative responses, such as saying 'no,' are typical in toddlers due to their desire for independence.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has impetigo. Which of the following actions by the nurse indicates an understanding of how impetigo is spread?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing gloves prevents the spread of impetigo, which is highly contagious through direct contact.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the influenza vaccine to a toddler. The prescription is written to administer the influenza vaccine subcutaneously. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying a gelatin allergy is crucial, as some influenza vaccines contain gelatin as a stabilizer.
Question 5 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.