NR 328 (NR 328)

NR 328 Pediatric Nursing - ATI Learning System RN 3.0 Quiz (Nursing Care of Children 1) Q&A.

What factor predisposes an infant to fluid imbalances? a. Immature kidney functioning b. Decreased surface area c. Lower metabolic rate d. Decreased daily exchange of extracellular fluid - Answer Answer: A Rationale: The infant's kidneys are functionally immature at birth and are inefficient in excreting waste products of metabolism. Infants have a relatively high body surface area (BSA) compared with adults. This allows a higher loss of fluid to the environment. A higher metabolic rate i...

1. Question: The healthcare provider ordered furosemide (Lasix) 2 mg/kg. The client weighs 50 lb. How many milligrams will the nurse administer? mg (If needed, round to the nearest tenth) 2. Question: The client has an order for phenytoin (Dilantin) oral suspension, 5 mg/kg/day divided into 3 doses. The client weighs 65 kg. How many mg will the nurse administer for each dose?______ mg (If needed, round to the nearest tenth) 3. Question: The client has an order for ibuprofen 200 mg. The medicat...

1. Question: The healthcare provider ordered furosemide (Lasix) 2 mg/kg. The client weighs 85 lb. How many milligrams will the nurse administer? 2. Question: The client has an order for phenytoin (Dilantin) oral suspension, 5 mg/kg/day divided into 3 doses. The client weighs 49 kg. How many mg will the nurse administer for each dose? 3. Question: The client has an order for ibuprofen 400 mg. The medication available is ibuprofen 100 mg chewable tab. How many tab will the nurse administer? 4. ...

1. Question: The healthcare provider ordered furosemide (Lasix) 2 mg/kg. The client weighs 50 lb. How many milligrams will the nurse administer? 2. Question: The client has an order for phenytoin (Dilantin) oral suspension, 5 mg/kg/day divided into 3 doses. The client weighs 65 kg. How many mg will the nurse administer for each dose? 3. Question: The client has an order for ibuprofen 100 mg. The medication available is ibuprofen 50 mg chewable tab. How many tab will the nurse administer? 4. Q...

1. Question: The healthcare provider ordered furosemide (Lasix) 2 mg/kg. The client weighs 50 lb. How many milligrams will the nurse administer? 2. Question: The client has an order for phenytoin (Dilantin) oral suspension, 5 mg/kg/day divided into 3 doses. The client weighs 65 kg. How many mg will the nurse administer for each dose? 3. Question: The client has an order for ibuprofen 100 mg. The medication available is ibuprofen 50 mg chewable tab. How many tab will the nurse administer? 4. Q...

1. Question: The clinic nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality for the United States versus other countries. Compared with other countries that have a population of at least 25 million, the nurse makes which determination? 2. Question: Which is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 1 year in the United States? 3. Question: What is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year in the United States? 4. Question: In addition to injuries, what are the leading cau...