ATI DOSAGE CALCULATIONS RN NURSING CARE OF
CHILDREN EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
A nurse is assessing a 2½-year-old toddler at a well-child visit. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER Head
circumference exceeds chest circumference
A nurse is performing a developmental screening on an 18 month-old. Which of the
following skills should the toddler be able to perform? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Throw a ball overhand
- Use a spoon without rotation
A nurse is providing teaching about age appropriate activities to the parent of a 2
yearold. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further
teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER The soccer team my child will be playing on starts
practicing next week
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a toddler. Which of the
following should the nurse include? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER -
Develop food habits that will prevent dental caries.
- Expression of bedtime fears is common.
- Behaviors associated with negativism and ritualism.
A nurse is providing teaching about methods to promote sleep to the parent of a
preschool-age child. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER "I will keep a dim lamp on in
my child's room during the night."
recommended immunizations for 4 to 6 year olds, which of the following immunizations
should the nurse administer? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER - Diphtheria,
tetanus, pertussis (DTaP)
- Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)
- Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
A nurse is preparing an education program about nutrition for preschool-age children
for a group of parents. Which of the following should the nurse include? - CORRECT
ANSWER Average daily intake should be 1,800 calories.
A nurse is performing a developmental screening on a 3-year-old child. Which of the
following skills should the child be able to perform? - CORRECT ANSWER Ride a
tricycle
, ATI DOSAGE CALCULATIONS RN NURSING CARE OF
CHILDREN EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who says she needs to leave the hospital
because her doll is scared to be at home alone. Which of the following characteristics
of preoperational thought is the child exhibiting? - CORRECT ANSWER Animism
A nurse is discussing prepubescence and preadolescence with a group of parents of
school-age children. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
discussion? - CORRECT ANSWER Growth differences between boys and girls
become evident
immunizations for 11- to 12-year-olds. Which of the following immunizations should the
nurse administer? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER - Trivalent inactivated
influenza (TIV)
- Meningococcal (MCV4)
- Tdap
education about sleep and rest to a group of parents of school-age children. Which of
the following statements by a parent indicates a need for further teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWER "My child's family history of sleep apnea influences the number
of hours of sleep he needs."
course about safety during the school-age years to a group of parents, which of the
following information should the nurse include in the course? Select all that apply -
CORRECT ANSWER
- Wearing helmets when riding bicycles or skateboarding
- Implementing firearm safety
- Wearing seat belts
teaching about expected changes during puberty to a group of parents of early
adolescent girls.Which of the following statements by one of the parents indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER "Girls usually stop growing
about 2 years after menarche."
Which of the following should the nurse include when discussing the developmental
theory? - CORRECT ANSWER Defines consistencies in how families change
The nurse hears one parent state, "My son knows he better do what I say." Which
of the following parenting styles is the parent exhibiting? - CORRECT ANSWER
Authoritarian
A nurse is performing family assessment. Which of the following should the nurse
include? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER - Medical history
- Parents' education level
- Support systems
- Stressors
A nurse is preparing to assess a preschool-age child. Which of the following is an
appropriate action by the nurse to prepare the child? - CORRECT ANSWER Allow
the child to role-play using miniature equipment.
A nurse is checking the vital signs of a 3-year-old child during a well-child visit. Which of
the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER
Respirations 30/min
, ATI DOSAGE CALCULATIONS RN NURSING CARE OF
CHILDREN EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
A nurse is assessing a child's ears. Which of the following is an expected finding? -
CORRECT ANSWER Cerumen is present bilaterally.
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following reflexes should
the infant exhibit? - CORRECT ANSWER Plantar grasp
A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on an adolescent. Which of the
following is an appropriate reaction by the adolescent when the nurse checks the
trigeminal cranial nerve? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER - Clenching teeth
together tightly
- Detecting facial touches with eyes closed
A nurse is assessing a 12-month-old infant at a well-child visit. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER Birth weight
doubled
A nurse is performing a developmental screening on a 10-month-old infant.
Which of the following fine motor skills should the infant be able to perform?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - Grasp a rattle by the handle
- Use a crude pincer grasp
- Move objects from hand to hand
A nurse is conducting a well-baby visit with a 4-month-old infant. Which of the
following immunizations should the nurse administer to the infant? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - Polio (IPV)
- Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV)
- Rotavirus vaccine (RV)
A nurse is providing education about introducing new foods to the parents of a 4-
month-old. To best supply needed nutrients, which of the following foods should be
introduced first? - CORRECT ANSWER Iron-fortified cereals
A nurse is providing teaching about dental care and teething to the parent of a 9-
month-old infant. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER I should clean my baby's
teeth with a cool, wet wash cloth
anticipatory guidance to the parent of a 13-year-old. The nurse should recommend
which of the following screenings for the adolescent? Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Body mass index
- Height
- Weight
- Scoliosis
mother expresses concerns about her son sleeping such long hours. The nurse should
inform the mother that additional sleep is needed during adolescence due to which of
the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Rapid growth
, ATI DOSAGE CALCULATIONS RN NURSING CARE OF
CHILDREN EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
A nurse is teaching a class about puberty in males. Which of the following should
the nurse include as the first manifestation of sexual maturation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Testicular enlargement
A nurse is planning to administer the influenza vaccination to a toddler. Which of the
following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take? - CORRECT ANSWER Dorsal
gluteal because it has major nerves
A nurse is teaching a parent of an infant about administration of oral medications.
Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply -
CORRECT ANSWER
- Ask the pharmacy to add flavoring to the medication
- Use the nipple of the bottle to administer the medication.
- Hold the infant in an semireclining position.
administer medication to a toddler, which of the following are appropriate actions for
the nurse to take? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - Calculate the safe
dosage.
- Ask the toddler what toy he wants to hold during administration.
- Offer juice after the medication.
infant who needs otic medication. Which of the following is an appropriate action for
the nurse to take? - CORRECT ANSWER Pull the pinna downward and straight back.
A nurse is completing a pain assessment of an infant. Which of the following pain
scales should the nurse use? - CORRECT ANSWER FLACC is used from 2m to
7years
A nurse is planning care for a child following a surgical procedure. Which of the
following interventions should be included in the plan of care? - CORRECT ANSWER
Administer IV analgesics on a schedule.
A nurse is assessing an infant. Which of the following are clinical manifestations of
pain in an infant? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - Loud cry
- Lowered eyebrows
- Rigid body
A nurse is preparing a toddler for an intravenous catheter insertion using atraumatic
care. Which of the following are appropriate interventions? Select all that apply -
CORRECT ANSWER - Explain the procedure using the child's favorite toy
- Allow the child to make one choice regarding the procedure.
- Apply EMLA cream to three potential insertion sites.
A nurse is planning care for an infant who is experiencing pain. Which of the following
should be included in the plan of care? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER -
Offer a pacifier.
- Use swaddling.
- Encourage kangaroo care.
CHILDREN EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
A nurse is assessing a 2½-year-old toddler at a well-child visit. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER Head
circumference exceeds chest circumference
A nurse is performing a developmental screening on an 18 month-old. Which of the
following skills should the toddler be able to perform? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Throw a ball overhand
- Use a spoon without rotation
A nurse is providing teaching about age appropriate activities to the parent of a 2
yearold. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further
teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER The soccer team my child will be playing on starts
practicing next week
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a toddler. Which of the
following should the nurse include? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER -
Develop food habits that will prevent dental caries.
- Expression of bedtime fears is common.
- Behaviors associated with negativism and ritualism.
A nurse is providing teaching about methods to promote sleep to the parent of a
preschool-age child. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER "I will keep a dim lamp on in
my child's room during the night."
recommended immunizations for 4 to 6 year olds, which of the following immunizations
should the nurse administer? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER - Diphtheria,
tetanus, pertussis (DTaP)
- Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)
- Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
A nurse is preparing an education program about nutrition for preschool-age children
for a group of parents. Which of the following should the nurse include? - CORRECT
ANSWER Average daily intake should be 1,800 calories.
A nurse is performing a developmental screening on a 3-year-old child. Which of the
following skills should the child be able to perform? - CORRECT ANSWER Ride a
tricycle
, ATI DOSAGE CALCULATIONS RN NURSING CARE OF
CHILDREN EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who says she needs to leave the hospital
because her doll is scared to be at home alone. Which of the following characteristics
of preoperational thought is the child exhibiting? - CORRECT ANSWER Animism
A nurse is discussing prepubescence and preadolescence with a group of parents of
school-age children. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
discussion? - CORRECT ANSWER Growth differences between boys and girls
become evident
immunizations for 11- to 12-year-olds. Which of the following immunizations should the
nurse administer? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER - Trivalent inactivated
influenza (TIV)
- Meningococcal (MCV4)
- Tdap
education about sleep and rest to a group of parents of school-age children. Which of
the following statements by a parent indicates a need for further teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWER "My child's family history of sleep apnea influences the number
of hours of sleep he needs."
course about safety during the school-age years to a group of parents, which of the
following information should the nurse include in the course? Select all that apply -
CORRECT ANSWER
- Wearing helmets when riding bicycles or skateboarding
- Implementing firearm safety
- Wearing seat belts
teaching about expected changes during puberty to a group of parents of early
adolescent girls.Which of the following statements by one of the parents indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER "Girls usually stop growing
about 2 years after menarche."
Which of the following should the nurse include when discussing the developmental
theory? - CORRECT ANSWER Defines consistencies in how families change
The nurse hears one parent state, "My son knows he better do what I say." Which
of the following parenting styles is the parent exhibiting? - CORRECT ANSWER
Authoritarian
A nurse is performing family assessment. Which of the following should the nurse
include? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER - Medical history
- Parents' education level
- Support systems
- Stressors
A nurse is preparing to assess a preschool-age child. Which of the following is an
appropriate action by the nurse to prepare the child? - CORRECT ANSWER Allow
the child to role-play using miniature equipment.
A nurse is checking the vital signs of a 3-year-old child during a well-child visit. Which of
the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER
Respirations 30/min
, ATI DOSAGE CALCULATIONS RN NURSING CARE OF
CHILDREN EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
A nurse is assessing a child's ears. Which of the following is an expected finding? -
CORRECT ANSWER Cerumen is present bilaterally.
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following reflexes should
the infant exhibit? - CORRECT ANSWER Plantar grasp
A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on an adolescent. Which of the
following is an appropriate reaction by the adolescent when the nurse checks the
trigeminal cranial nerve? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER - Clenching teeth
together tightly
- Detecting facial touches with eyes closed
A nurse is assessing a 12-month-old infant at a well-child visit. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER Birth weight
doubled
A nurse is performing a developmental screening on a 10-month-old infant.
Which of the following fine motor skills should the infant be able to perform?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - Grasp a rattle by the handle
- Use a crude pincer grasp
- Move objects from hand to hand
A nurse is conducting a well-baby visit with a 4-month-old infant. Which of the
following immunizations should the nurse administer to the infant? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - Polio (IPV)
- Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV)
- Rotavirus vaccine (RV)
A nurse is providing education about introducing new foods to the parents of a 4-
month-old. To best supply needed nutrients, which of the following foods should be
introduced first? - CORRECT ANSWER Iron-fortified cereals
A nurse is providing teaching about dental care and teething to the parent of a 9-
month-old infant. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER I should clean my baby's
teeth with a cool, wet wash cloth
anticipatory guidance to the parent of a 13-year-old. The nurse should recommend
which of the following screenings for the adolescent? Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Body mass index
- Height
- Weight
- Scoliosis
mother expresses concerns about her son sleeping such long hours. The nurse should
inform the mother that additional sleep is needed during adolescence due to which of
the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Rapid growth
, ATI DOSAGE CALCULATIONS RN NURSING CARE OF
CHILDREN EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+
A nurse is teaching a class about puberty in males. Which of the following should
the nurse include as the first manifestation of sexual maturation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Testicular enlargement
A nurse is planning to administer the influenza vaccination to a toddler. Which of the
following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take? - CORRECT ANSWER Dorsal
gluteal because it has major nerves
A nurse is teaching a parent of an infant about administration of oral medications.
Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply -
CORRECT ANSWER
- Ask the pharmacy to add flavoring to the medication
- Use the nipple of the bottle to administer the medication.
- Hold the infant in an semireclining position.
administer medication to a toddler, which of the following are appropriate actions for
the nurse to take? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - Calculate the safe
dosage.
- Ask the toddler what toy he wants to hold during administration.
- Offer juice after the medication.
infant who needs otic medication. Which of the following is an appropriate action for
the nurse to take? - CORRECT ANSWER Pull the pinna downward and straight back.
A nurse is completing a pain assessment of an infant. Which of the following pain
scales should the nurse use? - CORRECT ANSWER FLACC is used from 2m to
7years
A nurse is planning care for a child following a surgical procedure. Which of the
following interventions should be included in the plan of care? - CORRECT ANSWER
Administer IV analgesics on a schedule.
A nurse is assessing an infant. Which of the following are clinical manifestations of
pain in an infant? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER - Loud cry
- Lowered eyebrows
- Rigid body
A nurse is preparing a toddler for an intravenous catheter insertion using atraumatic
care. Which of the following are appropriate interventions? Select all that apply -
CORRECT ANSWER - Explain the procedure using the child's favorite toy
- Allow the child to make one choice regarding the procedure.
- Apply EMLA cream to three potential insertion sites.
A nurse is planning care for an infant who is experiencing pain. Which of the following
should be included in the plan of care? Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWER -
Offer a pacifier.
- Use swaddling.
- Encourage kangaroo care.
