ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about pediculus capitis with the parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit. Which of the following Information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sharing hats or other personal items can facilitate the transmission of lice from one child to another.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a dexamethasone 1.5 mg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 6 hr to a preschool-age child who weighs 22 lb. Available is dexamethasone oral solution 1 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 3.8
Rationale: Calculation: 22 lb ÷ 2.2 = 10 kg; 1.5 mg/kg/day × 10 kg = 15 mg/day; 15 mg ÷ 4 doses = 3.75 mg/dose; 3.75 mg × 1 mL/1 mg = 3.8 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potassium 2.5 mEq/L is below the normal range for potassium (3.5-5.0 mEq/L) and indicates hypokalemia which can cause serious cardiac issues and muscle weakness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a toddler who has moderate dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration can lead to tachypnea (increased respiratory rate) as the body attempts to compensate for the decreased blood volume.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Night splints help maintain joint position and function during sleep, preventing contractures and deformities. This is a common intervention in managing juvenile rheumatoid arthritis to ensure proper joint alignment and minimize pain and stiffness.