ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exams ,PEDS ATI
proctored review
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
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 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
proctored review
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
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 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
