ATI RN PEDIATRICS PROCTORED EXAM 2019
VERSION 1
A nurse in a pediatric unit is caring for a school-age child following a
cardiac catheterization. Which of the following interventions would the
nurse take?
Maintain NPO status for 24 hrs. following the procedure
Administer meperidine for pain every 4 hrs.
Perform a sterile dressing change 8 hrs. after the procedure
Keep the affected extremity straight for 6 hrs.
A nurse is teaching a parent of a toddler about administering digoxin. Which of
the following statements by the parent indicates understanding of the
teaching?
“I should mix the medication with 4 ounces of my child’s favorite juice.”
“I should give my child water after giving the medication.”
“I should give my child another dose if he vomits right after taking the medication.”
“I should give the medication with foods that are high in fiber.”
A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old child who has major burns to her face and upper
torso.Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Administer a tetanus vaccine
Give pain medication
Begin enteral feedings
Initiate a crystalloid IV bolus
A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has developed oral ulcers in
response to chemotherapy. Which of the following should the nurse include
in the plan of care?
Schedule routine oral care every 8 hrs.
Administer oral viscous lidocaine
Moisten the mucous with lemon glycerin swabs
Cleanse the gums with saline soaked gauze
A nurse in a community health clinic is assessing the needs of a single parent who
has three young children and works full time. Which of the following resources
should the nurse recommend?
12-step support group
Respite child care
Child home health care
Counseling for depression
1
, A nurse is preparing to assess a 4-year old child’s visual acuity. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan first?
Use a tumbling E chart for the assessment
Position the child 4.6 meters (15 feet) from the chart
Assess both eyes together first, then each eye separately
Test the child without glasses before testing with glasses
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a parent of a child who has juvenile
idiopathic arthritis and a new prescription of prednisone/etarnecept. Which of the
following statement should the nurse include in the teaching?
“Discontinue this medication if gastrointestinal upset occurs.”
“Expect that this medication will stimulate a growth spurt.”
“Limit your child’s intake of potassium-rich foods.”
“Monitor your child for indications of infection.”
A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for four children. The nurse should use
droplet precautions for which of the following children?
An adolescent who has hepatitis A
A toddler who has seasonal influenza
A preschool-age child who has pediculosis capitis
A school-age child who has viral conjunctivitis
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has vulvovaginitis. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
“Apply a warm, moist compress three times per day.”
“Apply scented baby powder to absorb residual moisture.”
“Wear a feminine deodorant pad for vaginal drainage.”
“Wear nylon underwear at night.”
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a school-age child who has nephrotic
syndrome.Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
(Select all that apply)
Provide a low-sodium diet
Encourage increased fluid intake
Assess for protein in the urine
Initiate contact precautions
Obtain a daily weight
A nurse in a pediatric unit is caring for a school-age child following a
cardiac catheterization. Which of the following interventions would the
nurse take?
Maintain NPO status for 24 hrs. following the procedure
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VERSION 1
A nurse in a pediatric unit is caring for a school-age child following a
cardiac catheterization. Which of the following interventions would the
nurse take?
Maintain NPO status for 24 hrs. following the procedure
Administer meperidine for pain every 4 hrs.
Perform a sterile dressing change 8 hrs. after the procedure
Keep the affected extremity straight for 6 hrs.
A nurse is teaching a parent of a toddler about administering digoxin. Which of
the following statements by the parent indicates understanding of the
teaching?
“I should mix the medication with 4 ounces of my child’s favorite juice.”
“I should give my child water after giving the medication.”
“I should give my child another dose if he vomits right after taking the medication.”
“I should give the medication with foods that are high in fiber.”
A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old child who has major burns to her face and upper
torso.Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Administer a tetanus vaccine
Give pain medication
Begin enteral feedings
Initiate a crystalloid IV bolus
A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has developed oral ulcers in
response to chemotherapy. Which of the following should the nurse include
in the plan of care?
Schedule routine oral care every 8 hrs.
Administer oral viscous lidocaine
Moisten the mucous with lemon glycerin swabs
Cleanse the gums with saline soaked gauze
A nurse in a community health clinic is assessing the needs of a single parent who
has three young children and works full time. Which of the following resources
should the nurse recommend?
12-step support group
Respite child care
Child home health care
Counseling for depression
1
, A nurse is preparing to assess a 4-year old child’s visual acuity. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan first?
Use a tumbling E chart for the assessment
Position the child 4.6 meters (15 feet) from the chart
Assess both eyes together first, then each eye separately
Test the child without glasses before testing with glasses
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a parent of a child who has juvenile
idiopathic arthritis and a new prescription of prednisone/etarnecept. Which of the
following statement should the nurse include in the teaching?
“Discontinue this medication if gastrointestinal upset occurs.”
“Expect that this medication will stimulate a growth spurt.”
“Limit your child’s intake of potassium-rich foods.”
“Monitor your child for indications of infection.”
A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for four children. The nurse should use
droplet precautions for which of the following children?
An adolescent who has hepatitis A
A toddler who has seasonal influenza
A preschool-age child who has pediculosis capitis
A school-age child who has viral conjunctivitis
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has vulvovaginitis. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
“Apply a warm, moist compress three times per day.”
“Apply scented baby powder to absorb residual moisture.”
“Wear a feminine deodorant pad for vaginal drainage.”
“Wear nylon underwear at night.”
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a school-age child who has nephrotic
syndrome.Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
(Select all that apply)
Provide a low-sodium diet
Encourage increased fluid intake
Assess for protein in the urine
Initiate contact precautions
Obtain a daily weight
A nurse in a pediatric unit is caring for a school-age child following a
cardiac catheterization. Which of the following interventions would the
nurse take?
Maintain NPO status for 24 hrs. following the procedure
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