ATI RN
ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI Questions
Extract:
A 4-year-old child hospitalized with vomiting and suspected dehydration. The health care provider has prescribed ondansetron 0.5 mg/kg IV as a one-time dose. The safe dose is 5 mg/kg/dose. The child weighs 44 lbs.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a 4-year-old child hospitalized with vomiting and suspected dehydration. The health care provider has prescribed ondansetron 0.5 mg/kg IV as a one-time dose. The safe dose is 5 mg/kg/dose. The child weighs 44 lbs. How many milligrams should the nurse administer? Round your answer to the nearest tenth if needed
Correct Answer: 10 mg
Rationale: The child weighs 44 lbs, which is 20 kg (44/2.2). The prescribed dose is 0.5 mg/kg, so 20 kg * 0.5 mg/kg = 10 mg, which is within the safe dose range of 5 mg/kg (100 mg max).
Extract:
A child who is postoperative following surgical removal of a Wilms' tumor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is postoperative following surgical removal of a Wilms' tumor. Which of the following assessments sacation.co continue NPO status?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absent bowel sounds indicate a lack of gastrointestinal function, which supports the continuation of NPO status until bowel function returns.
Extract:
A client who is HIV positive and is one day postoperative following an appendectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is HIV positive and is one day postoperative following an appendectomy. The nurse should wear a gown as personal protective equipment when taking which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Completing a dressing change involves potential exposure to bodily fluids, so wearing a gown is appropriate for infection control.
Extract:
A 14-year-old male client with sickle cell anemia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurses reviewing triggers of sickle cell crisis with a 14-year-old male client with sickle cell anemia. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Frequent handwashing, avoiding cold weather, maintaining hydration, and adhering to medications help prevent sickle cell crises.
Extract:
A year old child who has had watery diarrhea for the past 3 days.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a year old child who has had watery diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Initiating oral rehydration therapy is critical for managing dehydration due to diarrhea and is the best approach for a child in this situation.