ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
A toddler who weighs 33 lb
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 30 mg/kg/day divided equally every 12 hr to a toddler who weighs 33 lb. Available is amoxicillin 200 mg/5 mL suspension. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 5.6
Rationale: For 33 lb (15 kg), 30 mg/kg/day = 450 mg/day, or 225 mg/dose. 225 mg ÷ (200 mg/5 mL) = 5.625 mL, rounded to 5.6 mL.
Extract:
A 10-year-old who has an acute head injury, has a pediatric Glasgow coma score of 9, and is unconscious
Question 2 of 5
Which interventions should the nurse include in the child's care plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head reduces intracranial pressure in head injury. B, C, and D are inappropriate for an unconscious child.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Extract:
A child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shaking is a common symptom of hypoglycemia due to adrenaline release. B is incorrect as nausea/vomiting are more typical of hyperglycemia. C is wrong as sweating is associated with hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia. D is incorrect as hypoglycemia onset can be rapid.
Extract:
A 7-year-old child who has an upper respiratory infection and type 1 diabetes mellitus
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the mother indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent blood sugar checks are needed during illness, not just twice daily. B, C, and D show appropriate understanding of diabetes management.