ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Administer 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride 1,000 mL IV to infuse over 12 hr.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride 1,000 mL IV to infuse over 12 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate the infusion rate, divide the total volume (1,000 mL) by the infusion time (12 hours): 1,000 ÷ 12 = 83.33 mL/hr. Rounded to the nearest whole number, the rate is 83 mL/hr.
Extract:
New parents of an infant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to new parents of an infant. Which information would be most important to stress with the parents to promote the infant's development of trust?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consistently responding to the baby's needs is critical for developing trust and a secure attachment, as it helps the baby feel safe and cared for.
Extract:
A school-aged child diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis.
Question 3 of 5
A school-aged child is diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis. What of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Completing the entire course of antibiotics is crucial to prevent complications such as rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis.
Extract:
A child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the child in isolation is the priority to prevent the spread of bacterial meningitis, which is highly contagious.
Extract:
A child with polycythemia caused by a congenital heart disorder.
Question 5 of 5
Which health teaching concept should the nurse emphasize when instructing the parents of a child with polycythemia caused by a congenital heart disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preventing dehydration is essential as it helps maintain adequate blood flow and reduces the risk of thrombotic events in a child with polycythemia.