ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam
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hand preference all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old
-heavy
plaster casts -not water resistant
-dry in 10-72 hrs
-light weight
fiberglass casts -water resistant
-dry in 15-20 min
Skin traction:
-Buck
-Bryant
-Russell
types of traction
Skeletal traction
Halo traction
-cervical traction
-assess pin sites
-ensure hardware is tight
-ensure bed is in correct position
care for traction
-ensure weights do not touch floor
Halo: ensure wrench is readily available
-realign (2 rods on either side of spine)
surgical intervention for
-internal fixation
scoliosis
-fusion
, The child is prescribed 1.5 tablets
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.
The physician orders the 180 mL/hr
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.
What happens to the it becomes hoarse
voice during epiglottitis?
-Blocks leukotriene receptors or synthesis of
leukotrienes (Singulair)
-Side effects: headache, nausea, abdominal pain,
Leukotreine modifiers increase infections if over age 55, depression, suicidal,
aggression
-Generally well tolerated.
-Monitor for improvement in symptoms
-Anti-inflammatory agents that inhibit release of
histamine, leukotrienes,
-Prevention or maintenance drugs
Cromolyn (Intal) and
-Administered by inhalation, onset of action in 2-4
nedocomil (Tilade)
weeks
-Side effects: cough, headache, throat irritation, GI
upset
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hand preference all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old
-heavy
plaster casts -not water resistant
-dry in 10-72 hrs
-light weight
fiberglass casts -water resistant
-dry in 15-20 min
Skin traction:
-Buck
-Bryant
-Russell
types of traction
Skeletal traction
Halo traction
-cervical traction
-assess pin sites
-ensure hardware is tight
-ensure bed is in correct position
care for traction
-ensure weights do not touch floor
Halo: ensure wrench is readily available
-realign (2 rods on either side of spine)
surgical intervention for
-internal fixation
scoliosis
-fusion
, The child is prescribed 1.5 tablets
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.
The physician orders the 180 mL/hr
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.
What happens to the it becomes hoarse
voice during epiglottitis?
-Blocks leukotriene receptors or synthesis of
leukotrienes (Singulair)
-Side effects: headache, nausea, abdominal pain,
Leukotreine modifiers increase infections if over age 55, depression, suicidal,
aggression
-Generally well tolerated.
-Monitor for improvement in symptoms
-Anti-inflammatory agents that inhibit release of
histamine, leukotrienes,
-Prevention or maintenance drugs
Cromolyn (Intal) and
-Administered by inhalation, onset of action in 2-4
nedocomil (Tilade)
weeks
-Side effects: cough, headache, throat irritation, GI
upset
