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ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam,
PEDS ATI
proctored review questions and
answers
hand preference ANS: ✔- all kids normally show
hand preference by 1 year old
plaster casts ANS: ✔- -heavy
-not water
resistant -dry in
10-72 hrs
fiberglass casts ANS: ✔- -light weight
-water resistant
-dry in 15-20
min
types of traction ANS: ✔- Skin traction:
-Buck
-Bryant
-Russell
Skeletal traction
Halo traction -
cervical traction
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care for traction ANS: ✔- -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 ANS: ✔- -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. ANS: ✔-
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. ANS: ✔- 180
mL/hr
What happens to the voice during epiglottitis? ANS:
✔- it becomes hoarse
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Leukotreine modifiers ANS: ✔- -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) ANS: ✔- -
Antiinflammatory 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
Long acting beta-adrenergics ANS: ✔- -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 ANS: ✔- tylenol with hydrocodone
dornase alpha ANS: ✔- decreases viscosity of
secretions (thins mucous) for CF patients tobramycin
ANS: ✔- aerosolized antibiotics used for CF
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ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam,
PEDS ATI
proctored review questions and
answers
hand preference ANS: ✔- all kids normally show
hand preference by 1 year old
plaster casts ANS: ✔- -heavy
-not water
resistant -dry in
10-72 hrs
fiberglass casts ANS: ✔- -light weight
-water resistant
-dry in 15-20
min
types of traction ANS: ✔- Skin traction:
-Buck
-Bryant
-Russell
Skeletal traction
Halo traction -
cervical traction
000
,…
care for traction ANS: ✔- -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 ANS: ✔- -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. ANS: ✔-
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. ANS: ✔- 180
mL/hr
What happens to the voice during epiglottitis? ANS:
✔- it becomes hoarse
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, …
Leukotreine modifiers ANS: ✔- -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) ANS: ✔- -
Antiinflammatory 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
Long acting beta-adrenergics ANS: ✔- -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 ANS: ✔- tylenol with hydrocodone
dornase alpha ANS: ✔- decreases viscosity of
secretions (thins mucous) for CF patients tobramycin
ANS: ✔- aerosolized antibiotics used for CF
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