ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 4-year-old child who has been admitted to the hospital. Which of the following toys should the nurse plan to provide the child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Modeling clay is appropriate for a 4-year-old helping with fine motor skills and creativity.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 15 mg/kg PO to a preschool child for fever. The child weighs 30 lb. Available is acetaminophen liquid 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 6.4
Rationale: Calculation: 30 lb × 0.454 kg/lb = 13.62 kg; 15 mg/kg × 13.62 kg = 204.3 mg; 204.3 mg ÷ 160 mg/5 mL = 6.4 mL.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is preparing to administer pre-kindergarten vaccines to a 5-year-old child whose medical record indicates that his Immunizations are up to date. Which of the following vaccines should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The MMR vaccine is part of the pre-kindergarten immunization schedule.