ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam II Questions
Extract:
A toddler who has iron-deficiency anemia
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tuna fish is a good source of iron, as well as providing protein and omega-3 fatty acids, making it a suitable recommendation for increasing iron in the child's diet.
Extract:
A preschooler admitted to the hospital for surgery
Question 2 of 5
What is the most appropriate way for the nurse to prepare the child for the upcoming procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Demonstrating the procedure on a doll is an age-appropriate way to help a preschooler understand what to expect in a concrete and less threatening manner.
Extract:
A preschool-age child scheduled for a lumbar puncture
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: B: Applying EMLA cream (lidocaine/prilocaine) at least an hour prior to the procedure helps numb the skin, making the lumbar puncture less painful. C: Offering a cup of juice and crackers can help distract the child and provide comfort during the waiting period.
Extract:
A 3-year-old child
Question 4 of 5
Which of the actions by the nurse is appropriate? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Providing comfort measures after the injection helps to ease the child's distress and provides reassurance during recovery. C: Accepting and acknowledging the child’s aggressive behavior as a normal reaction to fear helps the child process their feelings, while offering healthy outlets helps manage these feelings. D: Offering a brief, concrete explanation helps prepare the child for what to expect, reducing anxiety and making the procedure more manageable.
Extract:
A toddler who weighs 20 kg
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 100 mg PO every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 20 kg. The recommended dosage range is 20 to 25 mg/kg/day. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a toddler weighing 20 kg, the correct dosage of amoxicillin, according to the recommended range of 20 to 25 mg/kg/day, would be 400 to 500 mg per day, divided into three doses.
Therefore, a dose of 100 mg every 8 hours would be appropriate and within the recommended range.