ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
Cushings Triad is an ominous sign including the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cushing's Triad (bradycardia, irregular respirations, widening pulse pressure) indicates increased intracranial pressure. A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not describe the triad.
Extract:
A client who is to receive liquid medications via a gastrostomy tube, prescribed phenytoin 250 mg, available as phenytoin oral solution 25 mg/5 mL
Question 3 of 5
How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 50
Rationale: For 250 mg, using 25 mg/5 mL: 250 ÷ (25/5) = 50 mL per dose.
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Question 4 of 5
Evidence has demonstrated that we can do a great deal to prevent and minimize the occurrence of CTE (Concussion Traumatic Encephalopathy), damage due to repetitive head injuries. Which of the answers below are true:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Concussions can occur without loss of consciousness. B is false (not all concussions cause permanent damage), C is true but not the primary focus, and D is false (bleeding is not always present).
Extract:
A child who has autism spectrum disorder
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a special education program is planning care for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A reward system reinforces positive behavior in autism spectrum disorder, promoting skill development. A, B, and C can disrupt structure or safety, which are critical for children with ASD.