ATI RN Proctored Nursing Care of
Children Exam | Form B | Latest
Exam | Updated 2026 | 100% Verified
Questions & Correct Answers |
Graded A+ | Complete Nursing Study
Guide
1. A nurse is providing education to the parent of a child who has cystic
fibrosis and has a prolapsed rectum. The nurse should teach that
which of the following is a cause of this complication:
a. Bulky stools
b. Weakened rectal sphincter
c. Elevated pancreatic enzymes
d. Decreased intra-abdominal pressure
2. A preschooler is admitted to the emergency department with full
thickness third degree burn over 45% of his body. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Administer IV morphine
b. Administer IV antibiotics
c. Administer IV solutions
d. Administer total parenteral nutrition
, 3. A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a preschooler who has
Tinea Capitis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. Apply 1 to 20 burrow’s solution compressed to the lesions
b. Apply hydrocortisone cream to the lesions twice daily
c. Seal and wash toys in plastic bag for two weeks
d. Leave the shampoo on the scalp for 5 to 10 minutes
4. A nurse is caring for a child who has sickle cell anemia. Which of
the following signs of acute chest syndrome should the nurse
report to the primary care provide immediately?
a. Congestive cough
b. Dilute hearing
c. Hct of 10g/dl
d. Systolic murmur
5. A nurse is assessing a 3month old infant for suspected intussusception.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Jelly-like stool
b. Board-like abdomen
c. Projectile vomiting
d. Oliguria
,6. A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents regarding infant
development. Which of the following parent activities regarding play
should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Encourage the infant in one on one play
b. Promote play with other infants
c. Provide visual stimulation with pastel
colored toys
d. Give the infant a large piece puzzle
7. A school-aged child with sickle cell anemia has been admitted in
vasoocclusive crisis. Which of the following assessment findings
should the nurse recognize as an emergency?
a. Slurred speech
b. Fever of 38.30 C (1010 F)
c. Hematuria
d. Pain level of 7 on a faces scale
8. A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a child who was in a
motor vehicle accident. Which of the following assessment findings
require immediate intervention?
a. Dilated and fixed pupils
b. Disorientation to person and place
c. Positive Babinski reflex
d. Restless and irritable
, 9. A nurse is assessing a child who has sustained a head injury.
During the assessment, the nurse observes clear drainage
leaking from the child’s nose. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
a. Perform naso-tracheal suctioning
b. Test the nasal secretions for glucose
c. Maintain direct lighting on the child
d. Lower the head of the bed
10. A nurse at a provider’s office is preparing a newborn for a
routine heel puncture. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a. Administer tolectin (tolmetin) prior to the procedure
b. Apply EMLA cream to the heel after the procedure
c. Prepare concentrated sucrose for oral administration
d. Place the new born in an extended position
11. A nurse is caring for a child who has rheumatic fever. Which of
the following is an indication that the child has developed carditis?
a. Carotid bruit
b. Chest pain
c. Hypotension
d. Cyanosis
12. A parent calls the clinic asking for pinworm testing information,
the nurse should advise the parent to perform the test at which of
the following times?
a. Immediately after child has a bowel movement
Children Exam | Form B | Latest
Exam | Updated 2026 | 100% Verified
Questions & Correct Answers |
Graded A+ | Complete Nursing Study
Guide
1. A nurse is providing education to the parent of a child who has cystic
fibrosis and has a prolapsed rectum. The nurse should teach that
which of the following is a cause of this complication:
a. Bulky stools
b. Weakened rectal sphincter
c. Elevated pancreatic enzymes
d. Decreased intra-abdominal pressure
2. A preschooler is admitted to the emergency department with full
thickness third degree burn over 45% of his body. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Administer IV morphine
b. Administer IV antibiotics
c. Administer IV solutions
d. Administer total parenteral nutrition
, 3. A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a preschooler who has
Tinea Capitis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. Apply 1 to 20 burrow’s solution compressed to the lesions
b. Apply hydrocortisone cream to the lesions twice daily
c. Seal and wash toys in plastic bag for two weeks
d. Leave the shampoo on the scalp for 5 to 10 minutes
4. A nurse is caring for a child who has sickle cell anemia. Which of
the following signs of acute chest syndrome should the nurse
report to the primary care provide immediately?
a. Congestive cough
b. Dilute hearing
c. Hct of 10g/dl
d. Systolic murmur
5. A nurse is assessing a 3month old infant for suspected intussusception.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Jelly-like stool
b. Board-like abdomen
c. Projectile vomiting
d. Oliguria
,6. A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents regarding infant
development. Which of the following parent activities regarding play
should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Encourage the infant in one on one play
b. Promote play with other infants
c. Provide visual stimulation with pastel
colored toys
d. Give the infant a large piece puzzle
7. A school-aged child with sickle cell anemia has been admitted in
vasoocclusive crisis. Which of the following assessment findings
should the nurse recognize as an emergency?
a. Slurred speech
b. Fever of 38.30 C (1010 F)
c. Hematuria
d. Pain level of 7 on a faces scale
8. A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a child who was in a
motor vehicle accident. Which of the following assessment findings
require immediate intervention?
a. Dilated and fixed pupils
b. Disorientation to person and place
c. Positive Babinski reflex
d. Restless and irritable
, 9. A nurse is assessing a child who has sustained a head injury.
During the assessment, the nurse observes clear drainage
leaking from the child’s nose. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
a. Perform naso-tracheal suctioning
b. Test the nasal secretions for glucose
c. Maintain direct lighting on the child
d. Lower the head of the bed
10. A nurse at a provider’s office is preparing a newborn for a
routine heel puncture. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a. Administer tolectin (tolmetin) prior to the procedure
b. Apply EMLA cream to the heel after the procedure
c. Prepare concentrated sucrose for oral administration
d. Place the new born in an extended position
11. A nurse is caring for a child who has rheumatic fever. Which of
the following is an indication that the child has developed carditis?
a. Carotid bruit
b. Chest pain
c. Hypotension
d. Cyanosis
12. A parent calls the clinic asking for pinworm testing information,
the nurse should advise the parent to perform the test at which of
the following times?
a. Immediately after child has a bowel movement
