ATI RN
ATI Nurs 243 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
Antibiotic infusion via syringe pump, total volume 18 mL, to run over 90 minutes.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse must administer the following antibiotic via syringe pump. The infusion is to run over 90 minutes. The nurse calculates the infusion rate and sets the pump for the following rate
Correct Answer: 12 mL/hr
Rationale:
Total volume is 18 mL over 90 minutes (1.5 hours). Rate = 18 mL / 1.5 hours = 12 mL/hour.
Extract:
A child who has hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is doing the first intake visit for a child who has hemiplegic cerebral palsy. When developing a plan of care for this child, which of the following goals is the priority for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Modifying the home for safety is the priority because children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy have motor impairments that increase their risk for accidents and injuries. A safe environment is essential for the child’s well-being.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is doing the first intake visit for a child who has hemiplegic cerebral palsy. When developing a plan of care for this child, which of the following goals is the priority for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Modifying the home for safety is the priority because children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy have motor impairments that increase their risk for accidents and injuries. A safe environment is essential for the child’s well-being.
Extract:
A 5-year-old child receiving a MMR vaccine.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is instructing the parents of a 5-year-old child receiving a MMR vaccine about possible serious reactions. Which of the following is considered a serious reaction? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Prolonged seizures and decreased level of consciousness are serious reactions to the MMR vaccine, requiring immediate medical attention.
Extract:
A 3-month-old infant weighing 11 pounds, treated with Vancomycin for bacterial meningitis, ordered 60mg/kg/day divided every 6 hours.
Question 5 of 5
A 3-month-old infant is being treated with Vancomycin for bacterial meningitis. Order: 60mg/kg/day divided every 6 hours. The infant weighs 11 pounds. The nurse first confirms safe dose. The nurse then calculates the dosage. Which one of the following is the correct SINGLE dose order for the nurse to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Convert weight to kg: 11 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 5 kg.
Total daily dose: 60 mg/kg/day × 5 kg = 300 mg/day. Divided every 6 hours (4 doses/day): 300 mg ÷ 4 = 75 mg per dose.