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ATI NURS 37500 Maternal Newborn exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Child with a new prescription for an oral antibiotic
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a child who has a new prescription for an oral antibiotic. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the reason for the medication ensures adherence and understanding of its importance, promoting proper treatment completion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a child who has a new prescription for an oral antibiotic. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the reason for the medication ensures adherence and understanding of its importance, promoting proper treatment completion.
Extract:
Child weighing 28 lb, prescribed acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose, available as 120 mg/5 mL
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose to a child who weighs 28 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 120 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 5.3
Rationale: Calculate: 28 lb / 2.2 = 12.727 kg; 12.727 kg x 10 mg = 127.27 mg; 127.27 mg / (120 mg/5 mL) = 5.3 mL.
Extract:
A 22 lb child prescribed ibuprofen 10 mg/kg every 6 hours, medication available as 100 mg/5 mL
Question 4 of 5
A 22 lb child is prescribed ibuprofen 10 mg/kg every 6 hours. The medication is available as 100 mg/5 mL. How many mL will you give per dose? (Round the answer to the whole number.)
Correct Answer: 5
Rationale: Calculate: 22 lb / 2.2 = 10 kg; 10 kg x 10 mg = 100 mg; 100 mg / (100 mg/5 mL) = 5 mL.
Extract:
Preterm newborn in an incubator
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preterm newborn who is in an incubator to maintain a neutral thermal environment. The father of the newborn asks the nurse why this is necessary. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preterm newborns have underdeveloped thermoregulation, requiring an incubator to maintain stable body temperature.