ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10mg/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: A
Rationale: The child weighs 22 lb, which is approximately 10 kg (since 1 kg is approximately 2.2 lb). The prescribed dose of acetaminophen is 10 mg/kg.
Step 1 is: Calculate the total dose of acetaminophen for the child. This is done by multiplying the child's weight in kg by the prescribed dose in mg/kg. 10 kg×10 mg/kg=100 mg The available acetaminophen liquid is 160 mg/5 mL.
Step 2 is: Calculate the volume of acetaminophen liquid to administer. This is done by setting up a proportion with the total dose of acetaminophen and the concentration of the available liquid. x mL100 mg=5 mL160 mg Solving for x gives: x=160 mg mg×5 mL=3.125 mL
Therefore, the nurse should administer approximately 3.125 mL of the acetaminophen liquid.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent following the application of a plaster cast for a fractured right tibia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discouraging the client from ambulating is not the best action. While it's important to limit weight-bearing activities initially, movement is encouraged to promote circulation and prevent complications such as deep vein thrombosis. Using a hair dryer on a hot setting to dry the cast is not recommended. Heat can cause the cast to dry out and crack, and it can also burn the skin. Keeping the client's leg in a dependent position is not advisable. This can lead to increased swelling and pain, and potentially delay healing. Performing a neurovascular check of the lower extremities is the correct action. This involves assessing for pain, pallor, pulselessness, paresthesia, and paralysis. These checks are crucial for monitoring for complications such as compartment syndrome and ensuring the cast is not too tight.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: While maintaining a saline-lock can be important for administering medications or fluids, it is not the priority action. The nurse's priority should be to assess the child's condition and intervene to prevent complications. A no-salt-added diet may be recommended for some children with acute glomerulonephritis to help manage fluid balance and blood pressure. However, this is not the priority action. The nurse's priority should be to assess the child's condition and intervene to prevent complications. This is the correct answer. Checking the child's weight daily is a priority action because weight changes can indicate fluid retention or loss, which can affect kidney function. Regular weight checks can help guide treatment decisions and monitor the effectiveness of interventions. Educating the parents about potential complications is important, but it is not the priority action. The nurse's priority should be to assess the child's condition and intervene to prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is assisting with the care of a toddler who ingested 30 tablets of aspirin. Which of the following substances should the nurse administer to the toddler?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Activated charcoal is often used in cases of drug overdose or poisoning, including aspirin ingestion. It works by binding to the drug or toxin in the stomach, preventing it from being absorbed into the body. This makes activated charcoal an effective treatment for aspirin overdose in a toddler. A chelating agent is a substance that can bind to heavy metals in the body, helping to remove them. While useful in cases of heavy metal poisoning, it would not be the first choice for an aspirin overdose. Acetylcysteine is an antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose, not aspirin. It works by replenishing glutathione, a substance that helps to detoxify the liver. Digoxin immune FAB is used to treat digoxin toxicity. Digoxin is a medication used to treat heart conditions, and it is not related to aspirin.
Question 5 of 5
How many mL of fluid intake should the nurse record for a client who consumed 1 cup of coffee, 4 oz of orange juice, 3 oz of water, 1 cup of flavored gelatin, 1 cup of tea, 5 oz of broth, and 3 oz of water during a 4-hour period? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: 1170 mL
Rationale:
Step 1 is to convert all fluid intake to mL. Using the conversion factor 1 oz = 30 mL and 1 cup = 240 mL, we get: 1 cup of coffee = 240 mL, 4 oz of orange juice = 4 × 30 mL = 120 mL, 3 oz of water = 3 × 30 mL = 90 mL, 1 cup of flavored gelatin = 240 mL, 1 cup of tea = 240 mL, 5 oz of broth = 5 × 30 mL = 150 mL, 3 oz of water = 3 × 30 mL = 90 mL.
Step 2 is to add up all the mL values: 240 mL (coffee) + 120 mL (orange juice) + 90 mL (water) + 240 mL (gelatin) + 240 mL(tea) + 150 mL (broth) + 90 mL (water) = 1170 mL. So, the nurse should record a fluid intake of 1170 mL.