ATI RN
ATI Nur 307 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose to a child who weighs 28 lb.
Question 1 of 5
How many mL should the nurse administer? (Acetaminophen 120 mg/5 mL)
Correct Answer: 5.3
Rationale: For a 12.7 kg child, 127 mg is needed; (127 mg / 120 mg) * 5 mL = 5.3 mL.
Extract:
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an adolescent who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IM epinephrine is the priority to rapidly reverse anaphylactic symptoms.
Extract:
A nurse is gathering data on a 10-month-old infant.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inability to sit steadily without support by 10 months suggests a developmental delay, requiring further evaluation.
Extract:
A nurse is calculating the maximum recommended dose for sertraline for a school-age client with depression (31 kg).
Question 4 of 5
The maximum recommended dose for this child would be (5 to 3 mg/kg/day).
Correct Answer: 93
Rationale: Maximum dose: 31 kg * 3 mg/kg/day = 93 mg/day.
Extract:
A nurse reports an incident of suspected child abuse.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate when a parent demands to know the reason?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nurses are mandated reporters, legally required to report suspected abuse, explaining the action clearly.