ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
Extract:
A child who weighs 28 lb
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose to a child who weighs 28 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 120 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 5.3 mL
Rationale: Child's weight: 28 lb ÷ 2.2 = 12.73 kg. Dose: 12.73 kg × 10 mg/kg = 127.3 mg. Volume: 127.3 mg ÷ (120 mg/5 mL) = 5.3 mL.
Extract:
A 12-month-old infant with mild diarrhea
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing home-care instructions to a mother of a 12-month-old infant with mild diarrhea. Which would the nurse instruct the mother to do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased water intake prevents dehydration in mild diarrhea. A exacerbates diarrhea, B removes beneficial breast milk, and D is unnecessary.
Extract:
A 2 month-old-child with left-sided congestive heart failure
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is collecting data on a 2 month-old-child with left-sided congestive heart failure. Which clinical manifestation would support this diagnosis of left-sided congestive heart failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shortness of breath results from pulmonary congestion in left-sided heart failure. A, B, and D are more typical of right-sided heart failure.
Extract:
A 7-month-old infant
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a 7-month-old infant. Which of the following indicates a need for further evaluation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By 7 months, infants should babble with consonant-vowel combinations. One-syllable sounds suggest delayed language development, requiring evaluation. A, C, and D are normal.
Extract:
A child who has a plaster cast applied to the left forearm
Question 5 of 5
The nurse prepares a list of home care instructions for the parents of a child who has a plaster cast applied to the left forearm. Which instructions would be included on the list? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,F
Rationale: A: Elevation reduces swelling. C: Keeping objects away prevents injury. F: Numbness or tingling indicates circulation issues requiring medical attention. B, D, and E risk complications.