Peds ATI (Chapter 8)

Question 1

For intradurmal meds, use a – gauge syringe.

Answer 1

26 - 30 gauge TB syringe inserted at 15 degree angle

Question 2

How much can be injected in the vastus lateralis?

Answer 2

2 mL in children

0.5 mL in infants

Question 3

Apply EMLA for how long for big injections?

Answer 3

60 mins

Question 4

For peripheral IVs, use a – gauge catheter.

Answer 4

24-20

Question 5

Avoid terminology such as —

Answer 5

bee sting or stick

Question 6

A nurse is planning to administer the influenza vaccine to a toddler. Which of the following is an approp. action?

a) administer subQ in the abdomen
b) use a 20 gauge needle
c) divide into two injections
d) place the child in supine position

Answer 6

d) place the child in supine position

Question 7

A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a child. Which of the following muscle groups is contraindicated?

a) deltoid
b) ventrogluteal
c) vastus lateralis
d) dorsal gluteal

Answer 7

d) dorsal gluteal

Question 8

A nurse is teaching a parent of an infant about admin of oral meds. Which of the following should nurse include in teaching? (SATA)

a) use a universal dropper for med administration
b) ask pharmacy to add flavoring to the med
c) add the med to the formula bottle before feeding
d) use the nipple of the bottle to administer the med
e) hold the infant in a semireclining position

Answer 8

b) ask pharmacy to add flavoring to the med
d) use the nipple of the bottle to administer the med
e) hold the infant in a semireclining position

Question 9

A nurse is preparing to administer meds to a toddler. Which of the following are appropriate actions for the nurse to take? (SATA)

a) identify the toddler by asking the parent
b) tell the parent to administer the med
c) calculate safe dosage
d) ask toddler what toy he wants to hold during administration
e) offer juice after medication

Answer 9

c) calculate safe dosage
d) ask toddler what toy he wants to hold during administration
e) offer juice after medication

Question 10

A nurse is caring for an infant who needs otic medication. Which of the following actions is appropriate?

a) hold the infant in an upright position
b) pull the pinna downward and back
c) hyperextend the infant’s neck
d) ensure that the med is cool

Answer 10

b) pull the pinna downward and back