ATI RN
ATINur2708 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Child with suspected bacterial meningitis.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C: Placing the child in isolation is the priority to prevent the spread of highly contagious bacterial meningitis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C: Placing the child in isolation is the priority to prevent the spread of highly contagious bacterial meningitis.
Extract:
5-month-old infant scheduled for a lumbar puncture to rule out meningitis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 5-month-old infant who is scheduled for a lumbar puncture to rule out meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Flexing the chin and knees opens the spinal canal, facilitating a safe lumbar puncture.
Extract:
Child weighing 44 pounds, prescribed acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose, available as 120 mg/5 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose to a child who weighs 44 pounds. The amount available is acetaminophen 120 mg/5 mL. 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: A
Rationale: Child's weight: 44 lb/ 2.2 = 20 kg. Dose: 20 kg x 10 mg/kg = 200 mg. Volume: 200 mg/ (120 mg/5 mL) = 8.33 mL, rounded to 8.3 mL. Correct answer: A (8.3 mL).
Extract:
12-month-old child diagnosed with congenital cerebral palsy.
Question 5 of 5
A parent brings a 12-month-old child diagnosed with congenital cerebral palsy to the clinic. The nurse completes an assessment. Which assessment finding does the nurse determine needs immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Suspected failure to thrive indicates potential nutritional or health issues, requiring immediate intervention.