ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics nursing exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is scheduled to have a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This position flexes the spine and opens the spaces between the vertebrae, allowing for easier access to the subarachnoid space for the lumbar puncture.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 1 mg PO to a client who has insomnia and who cannot swallow oral tablets. Available is lorazepam oral solution 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse plan to administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5 mL
Rationale: Volume to administer = Ordered dose / Concentration = 1 mg / 2 mg/mL = 0.5 mL.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following body systems does meningitis affect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, which are protective coverings of the brain and spinal cord in the CNS.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a 4-year-old child who is on airborne precautions about activities he can do while in the hospital. Which of the following activities should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Puzzles are a safe, quiet activity that can be done independently in the isolation room.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This is the priority action to maintain an open airway, promote drainage of vomit, and reduce the risk of aspiration.