ATI PEDS CHAPTER 8 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
_______ & _______ affect the metabolism and excretion of medications in infants and children. -
ANSWER Growth & organ system maturity
Pediatric doses are based on ______, ________, and _________. - ANSWER Age, body weight, and body
surface area
When assessing a peds patient for safe administration, what things should be included? - ANSWER •
Meds and food allergies
• Appropriateness it med dose for child age and weight
• childs developmental age
• Physiological and psychological condition
• Tissue & Skin integrity (IM, SQ, and topical meds)
• IV patency
After you calculate the safe dosage of med for pediatric patient, in what situation should you notify the
provider? - ANSWER If the med dosage is out of the safe dose range, and for any questions about med
preparation or route.
Which type of medications should you double check with another nurse? - ANSWER High-risk & facility-
regulated medications
How many identifiers should you use prior to administration? - ANSWER two identifiers: client name and
dob ; use parents for verification of infants or non-verbal children.
________ route of medication administration is preferred for children. - ANSWER Oral
For oral medication administration, you should not mix medication with _____________. - ANSWER
Formula ; infant might not take whole bottle of formula. Med should not be added to a formula bag for
tube feeding.
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
_______ & _______ affect the metabolism and excretion of medications in infants and children. -
ANSWER Growth & organ system maturity
Pediatric doses are based on ______, ________, and _________. - ANSWER Age, body weight, and body
surface area
When assessing a peds patient for safe administration, what things should be included? - ANSWER •
Meds and food allergies
• Appropriateness it med dose for child age and weight
• childs developmental age
• Physiological and psychological condition
• Tissue & Skin integrity (IM, SQ, and topical meds)
• IV patency
After you calculate the safe dosage of med for pediatric patient, in what situation should you notify the
provider? - ANSWER If the med dosage is out of the safe dose range, and for any questions about med
preparation or route.
Which type of medications should you double check with another nurse? - ANSWER High-risk & facility-
regulated medications
How many identifiers should you use prior to administration? - ANSWER two identifiers: client name and
dob ; use parents for verification of infants or non-verbal children.
________ route of medication administration is preferred for children. - ANSWER Oral
For oral medication administration, you should not mix medication with _____________. - ANSWER
Formula ; infant might not take whole bottle of formula. Med should not be added to a formula bag for
tube feeding.
