ATI Pediatrics

Question 1

I am assessing an infant and I see he has dry mucous membranes is that okay?

Answer 1

No, infant condition is poor

Question 2

I see a child having a seizure should I use restraints

Answer 2

No, it can cause further injury.

Question 3

If you notice the child having a seizure what should you put in their mouth so they do not swallow their tongue?

Answer 3

No, they may have more injury, broken or loose teeth.

Question 4

Tell me two things you should have available in the room of a seizure prone patient?

Answer 4

suction canister and tubing

Question 5

expected temperature of a 3 to 6 month old is _ and recommended routes are_ and _

Answer 5

axillary and rectal and 99.5 degrees F

Question 6

What is the expected temperature of Dawson and Davis and what site should i use to check these 6/7 year olds?

Answer 6

98.2 and use the oral axillary and the tympanic routes

Question 7

At this time Aaliyah is considered as a newborn, I should expect her pulse and respirations to be?

Answer 7

Pulse 110 to 160/min and respirations 30 to 60/min

Question 8

Thinking of school-aged, male children, Dawson and Davis Pulse, Repirations and blood pressure should be at what level?

Just subtract one more for the calm little girls

Answer 8

Pulse = 60 to 110
Respirations 20 to 25
Blood pressure = 96 to 106