ATI NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN RN LEVEL 3
FINAL PAPER EXAM 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of an infant who has
diaper dermatitis. The nurse should instruct the parent to apply
which of the following to the affected area?
zinc oxide
antibiotic ointment
talcum powder
antiseptic solution. Answer: zinc oxide
◉ A nurse is reviewing the lumbar puncture results of a school-age
child who is suspected of having bacterial meningitis. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of
bacterial meningitis?
decreased cerebrospinal fluid pressure
decreased WBC count
increased protein concentration
increased glucose level. Answer: increased protein concentration
,◉ A nurse is interviewing the parent of an 18 month old toddler
during a well child visit. The nurse should identify that which of the
following findings indicates a need to assess the toddler for hearing
loss?
The toddler has a vocabulary of 25 words.
The toddler developed a mild rash following a recent varicella
immunization.
The toddler's Moro reflex is absent.
The toddler received tobramycin during a hospitalization 2 weeks
ago.. Answer: The toddler received tobramycin during a
hospitalization 2 weeks ago.
◉ A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has experienced a
tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take during the immediate postictal period?
Place the child in a side-laying position.
Delay documentation until the child is fully alert.
Give the child a high-carb snack.
Administer an oral sedative to the child.. Answer: Place the child in a
side-lying position.
, ◉ A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a toddler who
has partial-thickness burns on their right arm.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Insert a nasogastric tube
Initiate prophylactic antibiotic use
Cleanse the affected area with mild soap and water
Apply a topical corticosteroid to the affected area. Answer: Cleanse
the affected area with mild soap and water.
◉ A nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parent of a school-age
child who has celiac disease. The nurse should recommend that the
parent offer which of the following foods to the child?
wheat crackers
rye bread
barley soup
white rice. Answer: white rice
◉ A nurse is assessing a 4 year old child at a well-child visit.
Which of the following developmental milestones should the nurse
expect to observe?
FINAL PAPER EXAM 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of an infant who has
diaper dermatitis. The nurse should instruct the parent to apply
which of the following to the affected area?
zinc oxide
antibiotic ointment
talcum powder
antiseptic solution. Answer: zinc oxide
◉ A nurse is reviewing the lumbar puncture results of a school-age
child who is suspected of having bacterial meningitis. Which of the
following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of
bacterial meningitis?
decreased cerebrospinal fluid pressure
decreased WBC count
increased protein concentration
increased glucose level. Answer: increased protein concentration
,◉ A nurse is interviewing the parent of an 18 month old toddler
during a well child visit. The nurse should identify that which of the
following findings indicates a need to assess the toddler for hearing
loss?
The toddler has a vocabulary of 25 words.
The toddler developed a mild rash following a recent varicella
immunization.
The toddler's Moro reflex is absent.
The toddler received tobramycin during a hospitalization 2 weeks
ago.. Answer: The toddler received tobramycin during a
hospitalization 2 weeks ago.
◉ A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has experienced a
tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take during the immediate postictal period?
Place the child in a side-laying position.
Delay documentation until the child is fully alert.
Give the child a high-carb snack.
Administer an oral sedative to the child.. Answer: Place the child in a
side-lying position.
, ◉ A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a toddler who
has partial-thickness burns on their right arm.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Insert a nasogastric tube
Initiate prophylactic antibiotic use
Cleanse the affected area with mild soap and water
Apply a topical corticosteroid to the affected area. Answer: Cleanse
the affected area with mild soap and water.
◉ A nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parent of a school-age
child who has celiac disease. The nurse should recommend that the
parent offer which of the following foods to the child?
wheat crackers
rye bread
barley soup
white rice. Answer: white rice
◉ A nurse is assessing a 4 year old child at a well-child visit.
Which of the following developmental milestones should the nurse
expect to observe?
