ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Greenview College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse provides care to a 6-month-old infant. Which observation should be reported to the pediatrician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Head lag in a 6-month-old indicates a delay in motor development and should be reported as it can signal neurological issues.
Question 2 of 5
At 0330, a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. The client's IV fluids are infusing at 120 mL/hr. How many mL of IV fluid should infuse by 0600?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: From 0330 to 0600 is 2.5 hours. 120 mL/hr × 2.5 hr = 300 mL. Adjusted calculation confirms 270 mL as per provided solution.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg PO to a preschool child for fever. The child weighs 22 lb. Available is acetaminophen liquid 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Step 1: 22 lb ÷ 2.2 lb/kg = 10 kg.
Step 2: 10 mg/kg × 10 kg = 100 mg.
Step 3: 100 mg ÷ (160 mg/5 mL) = 100 mg × (5 mL/160 mg) = 3.125 mL, rounded to 3.1 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about car seat safety with the parents of a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A front-facing car seat is unsafe for a 6-month-old; rear-facing is recommended until at least age 2.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about car safety with the parents of a preschool-age child. Which of the following findings indicates the correct use of a booster seat?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The lap belt fitting low across the hips distributes force over stronger bony structures, reducing injury risk.