ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
2-year-old client weighing 10 kg receiving amoxicillin 80 mg/kg/day
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 80 mg/kg/day divided into two doses daily to a 2-year-old client who weighs 10 kg (22 lb). Available is amoxicillin suspension 400 mg/5 mL. How many mL of amoxicillin should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calculation: 80 mg/kg/day × 10 kg = 800 mg/day ÷ 2 doses = 400 mg/dose; 400 mg ÷ (400 mg/5 mL) = 5 mL, rounded to 8 mL.
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3-month-old infant with a cleft of the soft palate
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 3-month-old infant who has a cleft of the soft palate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 10° head elevation prevents nasal regurgitation and choking during feedings.
Extract:
School-age child newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a school-age child newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder. The nurse should teach the parents to take which of the following actions during a seizure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clearing the area of hard objects prevents injury during a seizure, ensuring the child's safety.
Extract:
Preschooler refusing oral diphenhydramine
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who refuses to take a stat dose of oral diphenhydramine. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the medication's purpose encourages compliance by addressing its importance.
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Infant with intussusception
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant who has intussusception. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sausage-shaped mass is characteristic of intussusception, caused by intestinal telescoping.