ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who is dehydrated and requires IV therapy. The nurse should monitor the infant's response to therapy by performing which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily weights are a critical measure of fluid balance in infants. A consistent daily weight check provides a direct and accurate assessment of the infant's hydration status and response to IV therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Night splints help maintain joint position and function during sleep, preventing contractures and deformities. This is a common intervention in managing juvenile rheumatoid arthritis to ensure proper joint alignment and minimize pain and stiffness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following repair of a cleft lip and palate. The surgeon prescribes restraints. The nurse should apply which of the following types of restraints to the infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elbow restraints prevent the infant from bending their arms keeping them from touching their face and disrupting the surgical site.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at a pediatric hotline receives a call from a mother who plans to administer aspirin to a toddler for a fever and wants to know the dosage. Which of the following statements by the nurse is an appropriate response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen is commonly recommended for treating fever in children as it is safer and does not carry the risk of Reye's syndrome.
Question 5 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.