ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Greenview College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Step 1: 22 lb ÷ 2.2 lb/kg = 10 kg.
Step 2: 1.5 mg/kg/day × 10 kg = 15 mg/day.
Step 3: 15 mg/day ÷ 4 doses/day = 3.75 mg/dose.
Step 4: 3.75 mg ÷ 1 mg/mL = 3.75 mL, rounded to 3.8 mL.
Question 2 of 5
Choose the correct growth and development milestones for each age group. Walks with one hand held. Sits Unsupported. Can Turn Pages in a Book. Rolls from Front to Back.
| 2 to 3 years |
| 4 to 6 months |
| 6 to 8 months |
| 9 to 12 months |
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walks with one hand held typically occurs around 9 to 12 months as infants gain balance and coordination for upright movement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has spina bifida. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the infant in a prone position prevents pressure on the lesion, reducing the risk of injury and infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning home care for a school-age child who is awaiting discharge to home following an acute asthma attack. Which of the following growth and development stages according to Erikson should the nurse consider in the planning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Industry vs. inferiority is the stage for school-age children, where they develop a sense of pride and competence in their skills.
Question 5 of 5
A mother expresses concern about her preschool-age daughter to a nurse. The mother states, 'She was talking to an imaginary person yesterday.' Which of the following Questions should the nurse ask in response to the mother's statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about the imaginary person's name helps assess if the imaginative play is typical for preschoolers, which is normal development.