ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Administer erythromycin ethylsuccinate 800 mg PO every 4 hr. Available is erythromycin ethylsuccinate 200 mg/5mL.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer erythromycin ethylsuccinate 800 mg PO every 4 hr. Available is erythromycin ethylsuccinate 200 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculate: 800 mg ÷ 200 mg/5 mL = 4 * 5 mL = 20 mL.
Extract:
An adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating. Blood glucose level is 55 mg/dL.
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse is assessing an adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating on the questions the nurse is asking. The nurse checks the adolescent's blood glucose level and identifies a value of 55 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is a common symptom of hypoglycemia, as the body releases adrenaline in response to low blood glucose levels, leading to an increased heart rate.
Extract:
A child who is in sickle cell crisis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is in sickle cell crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain is the most common and significant symptom of a sickle cell crisis, caused by the obstruction of blood flow by sickled red blood cells, leading to ischemia and severe pain. This requires immediate attention and pain management.
Extract:
A child with laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup).
Question 4 of 5
Which measure would be most effective in aiding bronchodilation in a child with laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Racemic epinephrine nebulizer therapy is effective in reducing airway inflammation and aiding bronchodilation in croup.
Extract:
A child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: Shakiness is a common symptom of hypoglycemia, indicating that the parents understand the signs of low blood glucose levels.