ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a school-age child who has pediculosis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hot drying for 20 minutes kills lice and nits. Bags need 14 days, antibacterial solutions don't target lice, and 100°F water is too cool.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing potential provider orders for a client with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which of the following orders should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Specimen confirms RSV, suctioning prevents aspiration, and oxygen maintains saturation. Albuterol and percussion are not standard RSV treatments.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a toddler. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The dorsogluteal muscle risks sciatic nerve injury in toddlers; the anterolateral thigh is preferred. Massaging may cause irritation. Consent is essential for legal and ethical compliance. Aspiration is unnecessary per current guidelines.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cephalexin 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours to a child who weighs 33 lb. The amount available is cephalexin oral suspension 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Convert 33 lb to 15 kg (33 ÷ 2.2).
Total daily dose: 50 mg/kg/day × 15 kg = 750 mg/day. Per dose: 750 mg ÷ 3 = 250 mg. Volume: 250 mg ÷ (250 mg/5 mL) = 5 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of several clients. The nurse should identify which of the following client conditions requires contact precautions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: C. difficile requires contact precautions due to spore transmission. Others spread via droplets.