ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam, PEDS ATI proctored review hand preference - CORRECT ANSWER all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old plaster casts - CORRECT ANSWER -heavy -not water resistant -dry in 10-72 hrs fiberglass casts - CORRECT ANSWER -light weight -water resistant -dry in 15-20 min 1 / 3
types of traction - CORRECT ANSWER Skin traction: -Buck -Bryant -Russell Skeletal traction Halo traction -cervical traction care for traction - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -realign (2 rods on either side of spine) -internal fixation -fusion 2 / 3
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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER 180 mL/hr What happens to the voice during epiglottitis? - CORRECT ANSWER it becomes hoarse Leukotreine modifiers - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - Anti-inflammatory agents that inhibit release of histamine, leukotrienes,
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