ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 I Questions
Extract:
A nurse is performing a dressing change for a child and notices that the gauze dressing is adhering to the wound bed.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Saturating with saline prevents trauma to the wound bed during removal.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an infant who has otitis media and is to receive amoxicillin 30 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hr. The child weighs 13 lb.
Question 2 of 5
How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight 13 lb ÷ 2.2 = 5.91 kg; 30 mg/kg/day × 5.91 = 177.3 mg/day; 177.3 ÷ 2 = 88.65 mg/dose, rounded to 89 mg.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has a subdural hematoma.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vomiting is a classic sign of increased ICP from a subdural hematoma.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a school-age child who has glomerulonephritis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mild hematuria is a hallmark of glomerulonephritis due to glomerular damage.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching about nutrition to the guardian of a school-age child who has lactose intolerance.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should identify which of the following foods as the best source of calcium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Broccoli is a rich non-dairy calcium source, ideal for lactose intolerance.