ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
School-age child with a maintenance prescription for prednisone following an acute asthma attack
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a school-age child who has a maintenance prescription for prednisone following an acute asthma attack. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. Mood swings are a known side effect of prednisone. A. Withholding prednisone risks worsening asthma. C. Weekly blood tests aren’t routine. D. Prednisone typically increases appetite.
Extract:
Infant after surgical repair of a cleft palate
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardians of an infant who is being discharged after surgical repair of a cleft palate. Which of the following educational topics should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. Antibiotic ointment prevents infection at the suture line. A. Elbow restraints aren’t typical. C. Straws risk suture disruption. D. Crusts aid healing but aren’t the key topic.
Extract:
School-age child
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child about bicycle safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking through intersections reduces collision risk, enhancing safety. B. 3 feet from the curb is safe but not the primary instruction here. C. Feet should touch the ground for control, not be 3-6 inches off. D. Riding against traffic increases collision risk.
Extract:
School-age child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following responses by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Physical activity maintains joint function in JIA. B. Warm packs are preferred over cold. C. NSAIDs should be taken with food to avoid GI upset. D. Independence should be encouraged.
Extract:
School-age child who weighs 55 lb
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer diphenhydramine 1.25 mg/kg IV to a school-age child who weighs 55 lb. Available is diphenhydramine 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. 55 lb = 25 kg; 1.25 mg/kg x 25 kg = 31.25 mg; 31.25 mg / 50 mg/mL = 0.625 mL, rounded to 0.6 mL.