ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam II Questions
Extract:
A toddler who weighs 20 kg
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 100 mg PO every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 20 kg. The recommended dosage range is 20 to 25 mg/kg/day. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a toddler weighing 20 kg, the correct dosage of amoxicillin, according to the recommended range of 20 to 25 mg/kg/day, would be 400 to 500 mg per day, divided into three doses.
Therefore, a dose of 100 mg every 8 hours would be appropriate and within the recommended range.
Extract:
A preschooler admitted to the hospital for surgery
Question 2 of 5
What is the most appropriate way for the nurse to prepare the child for the upcoming procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Demonstrating the procedure on a doll is an age-appropriate way to help a preschooler understand what to expect in a concrete and less threatening manner.
Extract:
A hospitalized 3-year-old child whose parents will be back to visit at 6 PM
Question 3 of 5
When the child asks the nurse when his parents are coming, the nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 3-year-old has a limited understanding of time, so referencing an event like 'after dinner' is more appropriate and meaningful to the child.
Extract:
Infants
Question 4 of 5
Which statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Understanding object permanence is indeed a significant milestone in cognitive development, indicating that the infant can comprehend that objects continue to exist even when not seen. C: Playing peek-a-boo is an excellent way to reinforce the concept of object permanence, as it helps infants learn that people or objects can reappear after being hidden. D: Before developing object permanence, infants do think that objects cease to exist when out of sight, which demonstrates their cognitive limitations at that stage.
Extract:
A 5-month-old exclusively breast-fed baby
Question 5 of 5
It is recommended that a 5-month-old exclusively breast-fed baby, will also receive:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: It is recommended that breastfed infants receive vitamin D supplements to prevent deficiency, as well as iron supplements after 4-6 months to prevent anemia.