ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adolescent was recently diagnosed with acne vulgaris and was prescribed tetracycline. Which of the following statements indicates that the client requires further education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tetracycline should not be taken with dairy products including milk because calcium in dairy can bind to the antibiotic and significantly reduce its absorption.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent. Which of the following represents the greatest risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The presence of an active psychiatric disorder
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 350 mg PO. The amount available is amoxicillin oral solution 250 mg/5 mL. How many ml. should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 7
Rationale: Formula: Volume to administer=Desired dose/Available dose ×Volume available. Calculation: 350 mg/250 mg × 5 mL=7 mL.