ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Greenview College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg PO to a preschool child for fever. The child weighs 22 lb. Available is acetaminophen liquid 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Step 1: 22 lb ÷ 2.2 lb/kg = 10 kg.
Step 2: 10 mg/kg × 10 kg = 100 mg.
Step 3: 100 mg ÷ (160 mg/5 mL) = 100 mg × (5 mL/160 mg) = 3.125 mL, rounded to 3.1 mL.
Question 2 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: D
Rationale: Hand puppets are suitable for a 4-year-old, encouraging imaginative play and fine motor skill development.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of an infant who has myelomeningocele. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying a sterile, moist dressing on the sac prevents infection and keeps the tissue moist, promoting healing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing HIPAA with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disclosing client information to family without consent violates HIPAA, requiring further instruction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a parenting class and is approached by a parent of a 2-year-old toddler who asks what to do when the toddler throws a tantrum. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ignoring tantrums helps extinguish the behavior, teaching the child that tantrums do not gain attention.