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ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam
Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
Question: hand preference
Answer:
all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old
Question: plaster casts
Answer:
-heavy
-not water resistant
-dry in 10-72 hrs
Question: fiberglass casts
Answer:
-light weight
-water resistant
-dry in 15-20 min
Question: types of traction
Answer:
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Skin traction:
-Buck
-Bryant
-Russell
Skeletal traction
Halo traction
-cervical traction
Question: 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
Question: surgical intervention for scoliosis
Answer:
-realign (2 rods on either side of spine)
-internal fixation
-fusion
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Question: 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
Question: 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
Question: What happens to the voice during epiglottitis?
Answer:
it becomes hoarse
Question: 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
Question: Cromolyn (Intal) and nedocomil (Tilade)
Answer:
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-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
Question: 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
Question: Lortab
Answer:
tylenol with hydrocodone
Question: dornase alpha
Answer:
decreases viscosity of secretions (thins mucous) for CF patients
Question: tobramycin
Answer:
aerosolized antibiotics used for CF
Question: Norwood procedure
Answer:
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam
Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
Question: hand preference
Answer:
all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old
Question: plaster casts
Answer:
-heavy
-not water resistant
-dry in 10-72 hrs
Question: fiberglass casts
Answer:
-light weight
-water resistant
-dry in 15-20 min
Question: types of traction
Answer:
, Page | 2
Skin traction:
-Buck
-Bryant
-Russell
Skeletal traction
Halo traction
-cervical traction
Question: 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
Question: surgical intervention for scoliosis
Answer:
-realign (2 rods on either side of spine)
-internal fixation
-fusion
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Question: 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
Question: 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
Question: What happens to the voice during epiglottitis?
Answer:
it becomes hoarse
Question: 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
Question: Cromolyn (Intal) and nedocomil (Tilade)
Answer:
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-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
Question: 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
Question: Lortab
Answer:
tylenol with hydrocodone
Question: dornase alpha
Answer:
decreases viscosity of secretions (thins mucous) for CF patients
Question: tobramycin
Answer:
aerosolized antibiotics used for CF
Question: Norwood procedure
Answer:
