ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam 2025 Questions
Extract:
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.
Question 1 of 5
How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 3.8
Rationale: Weight = 22 lb / 2.2 = 10 kg. Daily dose = 1.5 mg/kg/day x 10 kg = 15 mg/day. Dose per 6 hr = 15 mg / 4 = 3.75 mg. Volume = 3.75 mg / 1 mg/mL = 3.75 mL, rounded to 3.8 mL.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing education to the parents of a newborn who has Down syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early intervention services, such as physical and speech therapy, are critical to support cognitive and motor development in newborns with Down syndrome.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with planning care for a 17-year-old client who may have anorexia nervosa (AN).
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a common reproductive health concern for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anorexia nervosa is associated with severe weight loss and malnutrition, leading to hormonal imbalances that disrupt the menstrual cycle. Decreased estrogen levels result in amenorrhea, which is a hallmark symptom of the disorder and a significant reproductive health concern.
Extract:
A school nurse is preparing to support children who have a chronic illness in a middle school setting.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should be aware of which of the following challenges chronically ill children may face? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Bullying, absenteeism, and mental health concerns are common challenges for children with chronic illnesses, impacting their social integration and emotional well-being.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to the parent of a child about support groups.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Grief counseling is vital for helping families cope with loss, a core part of bereavement care provided by many support organizations.