ATI NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN RN LEVEL 3
COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has been receiving IV
fluids via a peripheral IV. When preparing to discontinue the IV
fluids and catheter, which of the following actions should the nurse
plan to take? (place these in the right order)
A) Remove the tape securing the catheter
B) Apply pressure over the catheter insertion site
C) Turn off the IV pump
D) Occlude the IV tubing. Answer: C, D, A, B
◉ The nurse is preparing to collect a sample for a toddler for a
sickle-turbidity test. Which of the following actions should the nurse
plan to take?
A) Obtain a sputum specimen
B) Perform an Allen test
C) Perform a finger stick
,D) Obtain a stool specimen. Answer: A) INCORRECT: collected to ID
infectious organisms (kids with acute respiratory tract infections)
B) INCORRECT: this determines adequate circulation by observing
capillary refill before an arterial puncture.
C) CORRECT: if the test is positive, hemoglobin electrophoresis is
required to tell the difference between the genetic trait or the
disease
D) INCORRECT: collected to ID organisms or parasites that cause
diarrhea or check for occult blood
◉ A nurse in an emergency department is performing a physical
assessment on a 2 week old male infant. Which of the following
manifestations in the priority for the nurse to report to the
provider?
A) Excoriated scrotal area
B) Multiple capillary hemangiomas
C) Depressed posterior fontanel
D) Substernal retractions. Answer: A) INCORRECT: not the priority
(skin issue)
B) INCORRECT: not the priority (small vascular issue)
C) INCORRECT: not the priority (dehydration)
D) CORRECT: ABC's-->baby is having acute respiratory distress
, ◉ A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the mother of a
toddler. Which of the following expected behavior characteristics of
toddlers should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) Controls impulsive feelings
B) Understands right from wrong
C) Easily separates from parents for long periods of time
D) Expresses likes and dislikes. Answer: A) INCORRECT: school aged
children
B) INCORRECT: preschooler
C) INCORRECT: Toddlers have separation anxiety
D) CORRECT: developing autonomy and self-concept (allow todd to
have some control but also set limits to learn and control her
actions)
◉ A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a school-age child who
has varicella. The parent asks the nurse when her child will no
longer be contagious. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A) When you child no longer has an increased temperature
B) Three days after you first noticed the rash appear on your child
C) When your child's lesions are crusted, 6 days after they appear.
COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has been receiving IV
fluids via a peripheral IV. When preparing to discontinue the IV
fluids and catheter, which of the following actions should the nurse
plan to take? (place these in the right order)
A) Remove the tape securing the catheter
B) Apply pressure over the catheter insertion site
C) Turn off the IV pump
D) Occlude the IV tubing. Answer: C, D, A, B
◉ The nurse is preparing to collect a sample for a toddler for a
sickle-turbidity test. Which of the following actions should the nurse
plan to take?
A) Obtain a sputum specimen
B) Perform an Allen test
C) Perform a finger stick
,D) Obtain a stool specimen. Answer: A) INCORRECT: collected to ID
infectious organisms (kids with acute respiratory tract infections)
B) INCORRECT: this determines adequate circulation by observing
capillary refill before an arterial puncture.
C) CORRECT: if the test is positive, hemoglobin electrophoresis is
required to tell the difference between the genetic trait or the
disease
D) INCORRECT: collected to ID organisms or parasites that cause
diarrhea or check for occult blood
◉ A nurse in an emergency department is performing a physical
assessment on a 2 week old male infant. Which of the following
manifestations in the priority for the nurse to report to the
provider?
A) Excoriated scrotal area
B) Multiple capillary hemangiomas
C) Depressed posterior fontanel
D) Substernal retractions. Answer: A) INCORRECT: not the priority
(skin issue)
B) INCORRECT: not the priority (small vascular issue)
C) INCORRECT: not the priority (dehydration)
D) CORRECT: ABC's-->baby is having acute respiratory distress
, ◉ A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the mother of a
toddler. Which of the following expected behavior characteristics of
toddlers should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) Controls impulsive feelings
B) Understands right from wrong
C) Easily separates from parents for long periods of time
D) Expresses likes and dislikes. Answer: A) INCORRECT: school aged
children
B) INCORRECT: preschooler
C) INCORRECT: Toddlers have separation anxiety
D) CORRECT: developing autonomy and self-concept (allow todd to
have some control but also set limits to learn and control her
actions)
◉ A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a school-age child who
has varicella. The parent asks the nurse when her child will no
longer be contagious. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A) When you child no longer has an increased temperature
B) Three days after you first noticed the rash appear on your child
C) When your child's lesions are crusted, 6 days after they appear.
