ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam, PEDS ATI proctored review with questions and 100%
correct answers
hand preference - correct answer-all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old
plaster casts - correct answer--heavy
-not water resistant
-dry in 10-72 hrs
fiberglass casts - correct answer--light weight
-water resistant
-dry in 15-20 min
types of traction - correct answer-Skin traction:
-Buck
-Bryant
-Russell
Skeletal traction
Halo traction
-cervical traction
care for traction - correct answer--assess pin sites
-ensure hardware is tight
-ensure bed is in correct position
-ensure weights do not touch floor
, Halo: ensure wrench is readily available
surgical intervention for scoliosis - correct answer--realign (2 rods on either side of spine)
-internal fixation
-fusion
The child is prescribed lanoxin (Digoxin) 75 mcg PO qd. The pharmacy supplies lanoxin
(Digoxin) 0.05mg scored tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? Record your
answer using one decimal place. - correct answer-1.5 tablets
The physician orders the patient a 10-mL/kg normal saline bolus to infuse over 2 hours. The
child weighs 36 kg. Calculate the infusion rate in mL/hr. - correct answer-180 mL/hr
What happens to the voice during epiglottitis? - correct answer-it becomes hoarse
Leukotreine modifiers - correct answer--Blocks leukotriene receptors or synthesis of
leukotrienes (Singulair)
-Side effects: headache, nausea, abdominal pain, increase infections if over age 55,
depression, suicidal, aggression
-Generally well tolerated.
-Monitor for improvement in symptoms
Cromolyn (Intal) and nedocomil (Tilade) - correct answer--Anti-inflammatory agents that
inhibit release of histamine, leukotrienes,
-Prevention or maintenance drugs
-Administered by inhalation, onset of action in 2-4 weeks
-Side effects: cough, headache, throat irritation, GI upset
correct answers
hand preference - correct answer-all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old
plaster casts - correct answer--heavy
-not water resistant
-dry in 10-72 hrs
fiberglass casts - correct answer--light weight
-water resistant
-dry in 15-20 min
types of traction - correct answer-Skin traction:
-Buck
-Bryant
-Russell
Skeletal traction
Halo traction
-cervical traction
care for traction - correct answer--assess pin sites
-ensure hardware is tight
-ensure bed is in correct position
-ensure weights do not touch floor
, Halo: ensure wrench is readily available
surgical intervention for scoliosis - correct answer--realign (2 rods on either side of spine)
-internal fixation
-fusion
The child is prescribed lanoxin (Digoxin) 75 mcg PO qd. The pharmacy supplies lanoxin
(Digoxin) 0.05mg scored tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? Record your
answer using one decimal place. - correct answer-1.5 tablets
The physician orders the patient a 10-mL/kg normal saline bolus to infuse over 2 hours. The
child weighs 36 kg. Calculate the infusion rate in mL/hr. - correct answer-180 mL/hr
What happens to the voice during epiglottitis? - correct answer-it becomes hoarse
Leukotreine modifiers - correct answer--Blocks leukotriene receptors or synthesis of
leukotrienes (Singulair)
-Side effects: headache, nausea, abdominal pain, increase infections if over age 55,
depression, suicidal, aggression
-Generally well tolerated.
-Monitor for improvement in symptoms
Cromolyn (Intal) and nedocomil (Tilade) - correct answer--Anti-inflammatory agents that
inhibit release of histamine, leukotrienes,
-Prevention or maintenance drugs
-Administered by inhalation, onset of action in 2-4 weeks
-Side effects: cough, headache, throat irritation, GI upset
