ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
Four clients for whom she has to administer oral medications in the morning
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients for whom she has to administer oral medications in the morning. The nurse should administer which of the following medications before breakfast?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levothyroxine requires an empty stomach for optimal absorption. B, C, and D can be taken with or without food.
Extract:
An infant following a motor vehicle crash
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant following a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to identify increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased sleeping or lethargy can indicate a change in consciousness, a key sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). A is a normal response, B is not specific to ICP, and D suggests dehydration, not ICP.
Extract:
A patient with vesicoureteral reflux
Question 3 of 5
We know that reflux refers to the retrograde flow of bladder urine into the ureters, which of the following items are important information in the patient's history? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Developmental milestones and UTI history are critical for assessing vesicoureteral reflux risk and severity. A and B (gender) are not significant factors.
Extract:
A toddler who weighs 33 lb
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 30 mg/kg/day divided equally every 12 hr to a toddler who weighs 33 lb. Available is amoxicillin 200 mg/5 mL suspension. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 5.6
Rationale: For 33 lb (15 kg), 30 mg/kg/day = 450 mg/day, or 225 mg/dose. 225 mg ÷ (200 mg/5 mL) = 5.625 mL, rounded to 5.6 mL.
Extract:
A toddler diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by a mother of a toddler diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome indicates that the mother understands the teaching about the disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding high-sodium foods like chips and bologna shows understanding of dietary needs in nephrotic syndrome to reduce fluid retention. A, B, and D reflect misunderstandings about treatment.