ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist that provides rapid bronchodilation. It is the first-line medication for immediate relief of bronchospasm during an acute asthma attack.
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse is screening an 11-year-old child for idiopathic scoliosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the child for this examination?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This position known as the Adam's forward bend test is commonly used to screen for scoliosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ear drops to a 2-year-old toddler who has an ear infection and a small amount of purulent drainage visible around the ear. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when instilling the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying clean gloves and cleaning the outer ear is essential for preventing infection and ensuring that the medication is administered properly. This is a standard procedure to maintain hygiene.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a dexamethasone 1.5 mg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 6 hr to a preschool-age child who weighs 22 lb. Available is dexamethasone oral solution 1 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 3.8
Rationale: Calculation: 22 lb ÷ 2.2 = 10 kg; 1.5 mg/kg/day × 10 kg = 15 mg/day; 15 mg ÷ 4 doses = 3.75 mg/dose; 3.75 mg × 1 mL/1 mg = 3.8 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a group of children. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse that one of the children is a potential victim of abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This might indicate that the adolescent is not feeling safe or comfortable at home which could be a sign of abuse or neglect.