ATI CAPSTONE NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN
(ACTUAL EXAM 2025) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS NEW! NEW! NEW!
A nurse is educating new parents about risk factors for sudden
infant death syndrome(SIDS). Which of the following
statements should indicate to the nurse the need for additional
teaching?
"Our baby will sleep in our bed because I am breastfeeding."
"We will give my baby a pacifier during naps and at bedtime."
"We will place my baby on her back when sleeping."
"We will remove blankets and toys from the crib." -
<<<Answers...<<>>"Our baby will sleep in our bed because I
am breastfeeding.";
Allowing an infant to sleep in the same bed as an adult can
lead to suffocation and falls. The parent should place the
infant back in her crib or bassinet after breastfeeding.
A nurse is providing teaching about home care to the parents
of an infant who has diaper dermatitis. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
,Use an antiseptic wipe as needed to remove urine from the
infant's skin.
Use a hair dryer on the lowest setting to dry the infant's skin.
Apply warm compresses to the infant's rash several times
daily.
Apply a zinc oxide ointment to the infant's skin with each
diaper change. - <<<Answers...<<>>Apply a zinc oxide
ointment to the infant's skin with each diaper change;
The nurse should instruct the guardian to apply a zinc oxide
ointment or petroleum jelly to the infant's skin with each
diaper change. This action will protect the infant's skin from
retaining moisture, which will promote healing and prevent
further irritation. Also, the guardian should refrain from
removing the barrier ointment with each diaper change. If
removal is necessary, the nurse should instruct the guardian to
use mineral oil and avoid brisk rubbing.
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of an infant who
has rotavirus. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make?
"Your baby will have an increased appetite."
"Your baby will need to take antibiotics."
"Your baby will experience diarrhea for up to 7 days."
,"Your baby will need a high-carbohydrate formula for 2 to 3
days." - <<<Answers...<<>>"Your baby will experience
diarrhea for up to 7 days.";
The nurse should inform the parents that rotavirus is a viral
infection that is spread by the fecal-oral route, which affects
the small intestines. Rotavirus causes foul-smelling diarrhea
that can last up to 7 days. Other manifestations include fever
and vomiting.
A nurse is preparing to suction a client's tracheostomy. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
Allow 60 seconds for ventilation between each pass of the
catheter.
Use clean technique throughout the procedure.
Apply suction while inserting the catheter into the
tracheostomy.
Use intermittent suction for at least 20 seconds. -
<<<Answers...<<>>Allow 60 seconds for ventilation between
each pass of the catheter;
The nurse should allow 60 seconds for adequate ventilation
between each pass of the suction catheter to prevent hypoxia.
, A nurse is teaching a group of guardians about fire safety in
the home. Which of the following actions should the nurse
instruct the guardians to take first if a child's clothing catches
fire and the child is burned?
Cover the burn injury with a clean, dry cloth.
Monitor the condition of the child.
Roll the child in a blanket.
Remove the child's burned clothing. -
<<<Answers...<<>>Roll the child in a blanket;
Using evidenced-based practice, the first action the guardian
should take is to place the child in a horizontal position and
roll the child in a blanket or rug to smother the flames. This
stops the burning process and prevents the spread of flames.
A nurse is teaching about car seat safety to the guardians of a
preschooler. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
"Use a car seat until your child is a minimum of 145 cm (57
in) tall."
"Place a small pillow behind your child's head for comfort."
"Use a no-back belt positioning seat if the vehicle does not
have a headrest."
(ACTUAL EXAM 2025) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS NEW! NEW! NEW!
A nurse is educating new parents about risk factors for sudden
infant death syndrome(SIDS). Which of the following
statements should indicate to the nurse the need for additional
teaching?
"Our baby will sleep in our bed because I am breastfeeding."
"We will give my baby a pacifier during naps and at bedtime."
"We will place my baby on her back when sleeping."
"We will remove blankets and toys from the crib." -
<<<Answers...<<>>"Our baby will sleep in our bed because I
am breastfeeding.";
Allowing an infant to sleep in the same bed as an adult can
lead to suffocation and falls. The parent should place the
infant back in her crib or bassinet after breastfeeding.
A nurse is providing teaching about home care to the parents
of an infant who has diaper dermatitis. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
,Use an antiseptic wipe as needed to remove urine from the
infant's skin.
Use a hair dryer on the lowest setting to dry the infant's skin.
Apply warm compresses to the infant's rash several times
daily.
Apply a zinc oxide ointment to the infant's skin with each
diaper change. - <<<Answers...<<>>Apply a zinc oxide
ointment to the infant's skin with each diaper change;
The nurse should instruct the guardian to apply a zinc oxide
ointment or petroleum jelly to the infant's skin with each
diaper change. This action will protect the infant's skin from
retaining moisture, which will promote healing and prevent
further irritation. Also, the guardian should refrain from
removing the barrier ointment with each diaper change. If
removal is necessary, the nurse should instruct the guardian to
use mineral oil and avoid brisk rubbing.
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of an infant who
has rotavirus. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make?
"Your baby will have an increased appetite."
"Your baby will need to take antibiotics."
"Your baby will experience diarrhea for up to 7 days."
,"Your baby will need a high-carbohydrate formula for 2 to 3
days." - <<<Answers...<<>>"Your baby will experience
diarrhea for up to 7 days.";
The nurse should inform the parents that rotavirus is a viral
infection that is spread by the fecal-oral route, which affects
the small intestines. Rotavirus causes foul-smelling diarrhea
that can last up to 7 days. Other manifestations include fever
and vomiting.
A nurse is preparing to suction a client's tracheostomy. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
Allow 60 seconds for ventilation between each pass of the
catheter.
Use clean technique throughout the procedure.
Apply suction while inserting the catheter into the
tracheostomy.
Use intermittent suction for at least 20 seconds. -
<<<Answers...<<>>Allow 60 seconds for ventilation between
each pass of the catheter;
The nurse should allow 60 seconds for adequate ventilation
between each pass of the suction catheter to prevent hypoxia.
, A nurse is teaching a group of guardians about fire safety in
the home. Which of the following actions should the nurse
instruct the guardians to take first if a child's clothing catches
fire and the child is burned?
Cover the burn injury with a clean, dry cloth.
Monitor the condition of the child.
Roll the child in a blanket.
Remove the child's burned clothing. -
<<<Answers...<<>>Roll the child in a blanket;
Using evidenced-based practice, the first action the guardian
should take is to place the child in a horizontal position and
roll the child in a blanket or rug to smother the flames. This
stops the burning process and prevents the spread of flames.
A nurse is teaching about car seat safety to the guardians of a
preschooler. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
"Use a car seat until your child is a minimum of 145 cm (57
in) tall."
"Place a small pillow behind your child's head for comfort."
"Use a no-back belt positioning seat if the vehicle does not
have a headrest."
