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ATI CMS: NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (82)
Assisting with administration of nasogastric Position the head of crib at 30 degree angle between feedings
enteral feeding for an infant (x2)
Planning to administer a nasogastric enteral Always confirm placement first (with pH- you cannot just auscultate to confirm
feeding placement) then aspirate contents
Best food options for a child who has Child with PKU cannot digest phenylalanine, which is present in most animal
phenylketonuria products
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
Caring for a child in buck's traction blankets do not cover ropes and that the child cannot reach or interfere with the
mechanism
Converting ounces to mL 1 oz = 30 mL
Dietary recommendations for a child who Child with celiac disease cannot process plant protein gluten (present in wheat,
has celiac disease (x2) barley, rye). Avoid oats b/c usually contaminated with gluten. Rice is okay!
Child needs supplementary calcium and vitamin D intake, as the dairy products
Dietary recommendations for child with
that they cannot consume are high in calcium. Also, take lactase when consuming a
lactose intolerance
dairy product.
Findings associated with poststreptococcal Oliguria
glomerulonephritis
Nutritional needs of the child who has Sodium restrictions (they are puffy and edematous and sodium follows water; limit it)
acute postreptococcal
glomerulonephritis
Reinforcing Dietary Teaching for a Child Pick lowest sodium option: apples
who is recovering from Glomerulnephritis
Adolescents tend to eat a lot of junk foods high in calories but low in other
Identifying nutritional risks in an adolescent
nutritional content. At risk for inadequate micronutrient nutrition.
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Skeletal traction consists of force applied directly to bones through pins. Increased
Priority findings to report with skeletal
crusting or purulent drainage, along with other signs of infection, should be
traction
reported to provider.
Priority intervention during a Immediately after the procedure, maintain the child in their side lying position to
lumbar puncture prevent injury to the spinal nerves.
Responding to a patient's refusal of "Provide the parent with vaccine information sheet." (Don't ask why, don't question
medication them, don't tell them they HAVE to get vaccine)
Identifying risk factors for Urinary Tract Constipation (bowel movements every 4-5 days), urinary stasis,
Infection episode/hypospadias
Assisting with scoliosis screenings for Stand with feet together and then bend down as if touching toes, back parallel to
school age children floor
Checking skin turgor in a child Best on abdomen
Deviation from expected growth Birth weight should be tripled
and development for a 12 month old
infant
Expected behavior for a 7 year old female Spends a lot of time by herself
child
Facilitating communication for a child who Speak slowly, facing the patient, avoid exaggerated movements, use
has hearing loss facial expressions and hand gestures
Interventions to promote sleep for a Provide a consistent bedtime routine, "favorite stuffed animal"
toddler
Reportable vital signs for a 12 month old Blood pressure in young children is usually low. Report 120/80 because outside of
infant range
Obtaining an infant's heart rate Apical pulse 60s
Recommended immunizations for an Usually HPV, Tdap, or meningococcal vaccine
adolescent
Risk factors for primary amenorrhea Hypothyroidism, cannabis use, emotional stress, oral contraceptive use
Apply pressure to tear duct for 1 min after, wipe from inner canthus to outer canthus,
Administering ophthalmic drops to a child
instill eye drops immediately after cleaning the eye
Iron supplements are given with citrus fruit, between meals when the stomach is
Evaluating compliance to ferrous sulfate
most acidic for better absorption, taken with a straw to avoid teeth
therapy, reinforcing teaching about liquid
discoloration, administered IM using z-track technique to prevent tissue staining. Iron
iron supplements
supplements turn stool to a tarry green.
Evaluating therapeutic effect of Pancrelipase is effective if steatorrhea resolves
pancrelipase
Identifying therapeutic effect of digoxin, Therapeutic effect: increased cardiac output, "my baby is breathing easier than
findings to report for a child who is she used to." Findings to report: anorexia, n/v, infant HR < 90, child HR < 70,
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ATI CMS: NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (82)
Assisting with administration of nasogastric Position the head of crib at 30 degree angle between feedings
enteral feeding for an infant (x2)
Planning to administer a nasogastric enteral Always confirm placement first (with pH- you cannot just auscultate to confirm
feeding placement) then aspirate contents
Best food options for a child who has Child with PKU cannot digest phenylalanine, which is present in most animal
phenylketonuria products
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
Caring for a child in buck's traction blankets do not cover ropes and that the child cannot reach or interfere with the
mechanism
Converting ounces to mL 1 oz = 30 mL
Dietary recommendations for a child who Child with celiac disease cannot process plant protein gluten (present in wheat,
has celiac disease (x2) barley, rye). Avoid oats b/c usually contaminated with gluten. Rice is okay!
Child needs supplementary calcium and vitamin D intake, as the dairy products
Dietary recommendations for child with
that they cannot consume are high in calcium. Also, take lactase when consuming a
lactose intolerance
dairy product.
Findings associated with poststreptococcal Oliguria
glomerulonephritis
Nutritional needs of the child who has Sodium restrictions (they are puffy and edematous and sodium follows water; limit it)
acute postreptococcal
glomerulonephritis
Reinforcing Dietary Teaching for a Child Pick lowest sodium option: apples
who is recovering from Glomerulnephritis
Adolescents tend to eat a lot of junk foods high in calories but low in other
Identifying nutritional risks in an adolescent
nutritional content. At risk for inadequate micronutrient nutrition.
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5
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Skeletal traction consists of force applied directly to bones through pins. Increased
Priority findings to report with skeletal
crusting or purulent drainage, along with other signs of infection, should be
traction
reported to provider.
Priority intervention during a Immediately after the procedure, maintain the child in their side lying position to
lumbar puncture prevent injury to the spinal nerves.
Responding to a patient's refusal of "Provide the parent with vaccine information sheet." (Don't ask why, don't question
medication them, don't tell them they HAVE to get vaccine)
Identifying risk factors for Urinary Tract Constipation (bowel movements every 4-5 days), urinary stasis,
Infection episode/hypospadias
Assisting with scoliosis screenings for Stand with feet together and then bend down as if touching toes, back parallel to
school age children floor
Checking skin turgor in a child Best on abdomen
Deviation from expected growth Birth weight should be tripled
and development for a 12 month old
infant
Expected behavior for a 7 year old female Spends a lot of time by herself
child
Facilitating communication for a child who Speak slowly, facing the patient, avoid exaggerated movements, use
has hearing loss facial expressions and hand gestures
Interventions to promote sleep for a Provide a consistent bedtime routine, "favorite stuffed animal"
toddler
Reportable vital signs for a 12 month old Blood pressure in young children is usually low. Report 120/80 because outside of
infant range
Obtaining an infant's heart rate Apical pulse 60s
Recommended immunizations for an Usually HPV, Tdap, or meningococcal vaccine
adolescent
Risk factors for primary amenorrhea Hypothyroidism, cannabis use, emotional stress, oral contraceptive use
Apply pressure to tear duct for 1 min after, wipe from inner canthus to outer canthus,
Administering ophthalmic drops to a child
instill eye drops immediately after cleaning the eye
Iron supplements are given with citrus fruit, between meals when the stomach is
Evaluating compliance to ferrous sulfate
most acidic for better absorption, taken with a straw to avoid teeth
therapy, reinforcing teaching about liquid
discoloration, administered IM using z-track technique to prevent tissue staining. Iron
iron supplements
supplements turn stool to a tarry green.
Evaluating therapeutic effect of Pancrelipase is effective if steatorrhea resolves
pancrelipase
Identifying therapeutic effect of digoxin, Therapeutic effect: increased cardiac output, "my baby is breathing easier than
findings to report for a child who is she used to." Findings to report: anorexia, n/v, infant HR < 90, child HR < 70,
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