ATI CMS Nursing Care of Children Questions and Answers (2024 / 2025) (Verified Answers)

1. Assisting with administration of nasogastric enteral feeding for an infant (x2): Position the head of crib at 30 degree angle between feedings 2. Planning to administer a nasogastric enteral feeding: Always confirm place- ment first (with pH- you cannot just auscultate to confirm placement) then aspirate contents 3. Best food options for a child who has phenylketonuria: Child with PKU cannot digest phenylalanine, which is present in most animal products 4. Caring for a child in buck's traction: This is a skin traction of the lower extremity; make sure that knots are away from pulleys, that the leg remains extended, that weights are free-hanging at all times, that blankets do not cover ropes and that the child cannot reach or interfere with the mechanism 5. Converting ounces to mL: 1 oz = 30 mL 6. Dietary recommendations for a child who has celiac disease (x2): Child with celiac disease cannot process plant protein gluten (present in wheat, barley, rye). Avoid oats b/c usually contaminated with gluten. Rice is okay! Dietary recommendations for child with lactose intolerance: Child needs supplementary calcium and vitamin D intake, as the dairy products that they cannot consume are high in calcium. Also, take lactase when consuming a dairy product