ATI: NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
A nurse is educating a parent on the treatment for pinworms. Which of the following statements by the
parent indicate that teaching has been effective? - (ANSWER)"I will give my child mebendazole (Vermox)
today and in two weeks."
A nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child at a well-child appointment. The parent expresses concern over
the child's stuttering. The nurse provides teaching to the parent. Which of the following statements by
the parent indicates a need for further teaching? - (ANSWER)"It may help if you encourage your child to
stop and begin the word over."
A nurse is caring for a child who is diagnosed with Wilms' tumor. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse do first? - (ANSWER)Place a sign over the bed that says "Do Not Palpate the
Abdomen".
A nurse is caring for a child with dehydration. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an
appropriate assessment to determine the child's response to parenteral fluids? - (ANSWER)Weighing the
child at the same time every day
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following
should the nurse expect to find with this client? - (ANSWER)Elevated red blood cells
A nurse is caring for a child who has had a spinal fusion. Which of the following statements by the nurse
indicates an understanding of the care of this client? - (ANSWER)"I'll log roll the client every 2 hr."
A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who is in need of a hypospadias repair. Which of the following
should the nurse recognize as a concern to this age group? - (ANSWER)Damage to body integrity
A nurse is caring for a child with bronchiolitis. Assessment findings indicate wheezing, oxygen saturation
of 100%, respiratory rate of 40/min, and a heart rate of 92/min. The child is receiving oxygen at 2 LPM.
An order is written to wean oxygen maintaining oxygen saturation 95% or greater. Which of the
following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take? - (ANSWER)Lower the oxygen to 1 L/min,
check the oxygen saturation, and reassess the child.
, ATI: NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
A nurse is caring for a 4 year old child who has a malfunctioning ventriculo peritoneal shunt. Following a
new shunt placement, the nurse conducts a postoperative check. Which of the following assessments
should the nurse immediately respond to? - (ANSWER)Sleepy, very difficult to arouse
A nurse is caring for a 6 year old child who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The nurse is
educating the child on how to do finger sticks for blood glucose checks. The nurse knows the most
effective method to teach this skill will be to do which of the following? - (ANSWER)Allow the child to
practice the skill on themselves or others.
A nurse is caring for an adolescent with diabetes mellitus who has been admitted twice this year to the
hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following tests should the nurse recognize as the best
information to evaluate the client's compliance? - (ANSWER)Hemoglobin A1C
A nurse observes an adolescent with celiac disease ordering a gluten free breakfast tray. The nurse
should know that the client understands the diet when the client orders which of the following items? -
(ANSWER)Eggs and orange juice
A nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. The nurse should make which of the
following recommendations to the client regarding sickle cell anemia? - (ANSWER)Increase fluid intake.
A nurse is caring for a preschooler diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus who is at the clinic to
receive immunizations. Which of the following statements about HIV immunizations for this child is the
most appropriate? - (ANSWER)The only immunization contraindicated for this client is the oral polio.
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old who is brought into the emergency room with burns to the neck and
face following a house fire. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize for this child
at this time? - (ANSWER)Breathing pattern
A nurse is caring for a 2 month old infant with a ventricular septal defect. Which of the following
observations should indicate to the nurse that the child's condition is worsening? - (ANSWER)Weight
gain of 275 g
A nurse is educating a parent on the treatment for pinworms. Which of the following statements by the
parent indicate that teaching has been effective? - (ANSWER)"I will give my child mebendazole (Vermox)
today and in two weeks."
A nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child at a well-child appointment. The parent expresses concern over
the child's stuttering. The nurse provides teaching to the parent. Which of the following statements by
the parent indicates a need for further teaching? - (ANSWER)"It may help if you encourage your child to
stop and begin the word over."
A nurse is caring for a child who is diagnosed with Wilms' tumor. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse do first? - (ANSWER)Place a sign over the bed that says "Do Not Palpate the
Abdomen".
A nurse is caring for a child with dehydration. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an
appropriate assessment to determine the child's response to parenteral fluids? - (ANSWER)Weighing the
child at the same time every day
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following
should the nurse expect to find with this client? - (ANSWER)Elevated red blood cells
A nurse is caring for a child who has had a spinal fusion. Which of the following statements by the nurse
indicates an understanding of the care of this client? - (ANSWER)"I'll log roll the client every 2 hr."
A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who is in need of a hypospadias repair. Which of the following
should the nurse recognize as a concern to this age group? - (ANSWER)Damage to body integrity
A nurse is caring for a child with bronchiolitis. Assessment findings indicate wheezing, oxygen saturation
of 100%, respiratory rate of 40/min, and a heart rate of 92/min. The child is receiving oxygen at 2 LPM.
An order is written to wean oxygen maintaining oxygen saturation 95% or greater. Which of the
following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take? - (ANSWER)Lower the oxygen to 1 L/min,
check the oxygen saturation, and reassess the child.
, ATI: NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
A nurse is caring for a 4 year old child who has a malfunctioning ventriculo peritoneal shunt. Following a
new shunt placement, the nurse conducts a postoperative check. Which of the following assessments
should the nurse immediately respond to? - (ANSWER)Sleepy, very difficult to arouse
A nurse is caring for a 6 year old child who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The nurse is
educating the child on how to do finger sticks for blood glucose checks. The nurse knows the most
effective method to teach this skill will be to do which of the following? - (ANSWER)Allow the child to
practice the skill on themselves or others.
A nurse is caring for an adolescent with diabetes mellitus who has been admitted twice this year to the
hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following tests should the nurse recognize as the best
information to evaluate the client's compliance? - (ANSWER)Hemoglobin A1C
A nurse observes an adolescent with celiac disease ordering a gluten free breakfast tray. The nurse
should know that the client understands the diet when the client orders which of the following items? -
(ANSWER)Eggs and orange juice
A nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. The nurse should make which of the
following recommendations to the client regarding sickle cell anemia? - (ANSWER)Increase fluid intake.
A nurse is caring for a preschooler diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus who is at the clinic to
receive immunizations. Which of the following statements about HIV immunizations for this child is the
most appropriate? - (ANSWER)The only immunization contraindicated for this client is the oral polio.
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old who is brought into the emergency room with burns to the neck and
face following a house fire. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize for this child
at this time? - (ANSWER)Breathing pattern
A nurse is caring for a 2 month old infant with a ventricular septal defect. Which of the following
observations should indicate to the nurse that the child's condition is worsening? - (ANSWER)Weight
gain of 275 g
