ATI RN PEDIATRICS PROCTORED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
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
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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
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,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
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, -Side effects: cough, headache, throat irritation, GI upset
Long acting beta-adrenergics - Correct answer--Salmeterol (Serevent) -used twice
daily
-Added to anti-inflammatory therapy
-Not for acute symptoms due to onset of action in 20 minutes with peak in 3-4
hours
Lortab - Correct answer-tylenol with hydrocodone
dornase alpha - Correct answer-decreases viscosity of secretions (thins mucous) for
CF patients
tobramycin - Correct answer-aerosolized antibiotics used for CF
Norwood procedure - Correct answer--Treats hypoplastic left heart
-3 stages
-done shortly after birth
-Right ventricle is converted: connects aorta to right ventricle
-Between step 1&2 is highest risk for death
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
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
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,-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
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,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
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, -Side effects: cough, headache, throat irritation, GI upset
Long acting beta-adrenergics - Correct answer--Salmeterol (Serevent) -used twice
daily
-Added to anti-inflammatory therapy
-Not for acute symptoms due to onset of action in 20 minutes with peak in 3-4
hours
Lortab - Correct answer-tylenol with hydrocodone
dornase alpha - Correct answer-decreases viscosity of secretions (thins mucous) for
CF patients
tobramycin - Correct answer-aerosolized antibiotics used for CF
Norwood procedure - Correct answer--Treats hypoplastic left heart
-3 stages
-done shortly after birth
-Right ventricle is converted: connects aorta to right ventricle
-Between step 1&2 is highest risk for death
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