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ATI Nurs 150 Pediatric Final Exam 0924 Cohort Questions
Extract:
A child receiving amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 12 hr
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL suspension. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To administer 500 mg using a 250 mg/5 mL suspension: 500 mg ÷ (250 mg/5 mL) = 10 mL per dose.
Extract:
A 5-year-old child who has sickle cell anemia with joint pain, low-grade fever, recent upper respiratory infection, chest pain, nasal flaring, retractions, and wheezes
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following assessment findings require additional action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Chest pain, respiratory distress (nasal flaring, retractions), and wheezes suggest complications like acute chest syndrome, requiring immediate action.
Extract:
A preschooler receiving a vaccine into the deltoid muscle
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine into the deltoid muscle of a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 1.8 mm needle is appropriate for pediatric deltoid injections to avoid deep penetration. A 15° angle is for intradermal injections, the needle should be inserted 2-3 finger widths below the acromion, and a smaller gauge (22-23) is preferred to reduce discomfort.
Extract:
An adolescent who is postoperative following scoliosis repair with Harrington rod instrumentation
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who is postoperative following scoliosis repair with Harrington rod instrumentation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 30° head elevation promotes spinal alignment and reduces pressure on the surgical site. Isolation is unnecessary, PCA may not be appropriate, and log rolling is typically done more frequently.
Extract:
A child who has streptococcal pharyngitis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has streptococcal pharyngitis about ways to prevent disease transmission. Which of the following responses by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discarding the toothbrush prevents reinfection or transmission of streptococcal bacteria. Other options are supportive but not transmission-focused.