ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
hand preference - --Answer --all kids normally show hand preference by 1
year old
plaster casts - --Answer ---heavy
-not water resistant
-dry in 10-72 hrs
fiberglass casts - --Answer ---light weight
-water resistant
-dry in 15-20 min
types of traction - --Answer --Skin traction:
-Buck
-Bryant
-Russell
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,Skeletal traction
Halo traction
-cervical traction
care for traction - --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 - --Answer ---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
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,administer? Record your answer using one decimal place. - --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. - --
Answer --180 mL/hr
What happens to the voice during epiglottitis? - --Answer --it becomes
hoarse
Leukotreine modifiers - --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) - --Answer ---Anti-inflammatory
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
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, Long acting beta-adrenergics - --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 - --Answer --tylenol with hydrocodone
dornase alpha - --Answer --decreases viscosity of secretions (thins mucous)
for CF patients
tobramycin - --Answer --aerosolized antibiotics used for CF
Norwood procedure - --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
-bi-directional Glenn operation (stage 2, under 6 mo. old)
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Questions and Answers
hand preference - --Answer --all kids normally show hand preference by 1
year old
plaster casts - --Answer ---heavy
-not water resistant
-dry in 10-72 hrs
fiberglass casts - --Answer ---light weight
-water resistant
-dry in 15-20 min
types of traction - --Answer --Skin traction:
-Buck
-Bryant
-Russell
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,Skeletal traction
Halo traction
-cervical traction
care for traction - --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 - --Answer ---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
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,administer? Record your answer using one decimal place. - --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. - --
Answer --180 mL/hr
What happens to the voice during epiglottitis? - --Answer --it becomes
hoarse
Leukotreine modifiers - --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) - --Answer ---Anti-inflammatory
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
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, Long acting beta-adrenergics - --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 - --Answer --tylenol with hydrocodone
dornase alpha - --Answer --decreases viscosity of secretions (thins mucous)
for CF patients
tobramycin - --Answer --aerosolized antibiotics used for CF
Norwood procedure - --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
-bi-directional Glenn operation (stage 2, under 6 mo. old)
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