ATI Pediatrics Exam |Questions and Answers| Latest 2022/2023
1. A nurse is preparing to apply lidocaine and prilocaine cream to a child prior to the
... [Show More] insertion of an IV catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A. Wash the site with alcohol prior to applying the cream
B. Gently rub the cream into the skin (never)
C. Apply the cream 1 hr. before the procedure (Leave the cream on for 30–60 minutes)
D. Avoid removing the cream prior to the procedure.
2. A nurse is teaching a parent of a toddler about administering digoxin. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I should give my child water after giving the medication
B. I should mix the medication with 4 ounces of my child’s favorite juice
C. I should give my child another dose if he vomits right after taking the medication
D. I should give the medication with foods that are high in fiber
3. A nurse is preparing to administer immunizations to a 3-month-old infant. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take to deliver atraumatic care?
A. Provide a pacifier coated with an oral sucrose prior to injections
B. Inject the immunizations into the deltoid muscle
C. Use as 20-gauge needle for injections
D. Apply eutectic mixture of local anesthetics cream immediately before the injections
4. A nurse is preparing to administer ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg IV to child who is receiving chemotherapy and weighs 29.4 kg. Available is ondansetron 4 mg/2 mL solution. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading sero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero)
5. A nurse is assessing a toddler who has a history of lead poisoning. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Obtain a stool specimen for lead levels
B. Initiate a low-iron diet for lead absorption
C. Perform developmental testing for delays
D. Inspect the skin for discoloration
6. A nurse is assessing a child who has heart failure. Which of the following findings is a clinical manifestation associated with this diagnosis?
A. Tremors
B. Tachypnea
C. Increased appetite
D. Bradycardia
7. A nurse is teaching a parent about home interventions for a preschooler who is experiencing night terrors. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Wait until your child indicates that he is tired before putting him to bed
B. Allow your child to watch an animated movie over night before bedtime
C. Wake your child up during the night terror
D. Avoid allowing you child to sleep in your bed [Show Less]