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? - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct answer- Weighing the child at the same time
every day
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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? - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct 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? -
correct answer- Lower the oxygen to 1 L/min, check the oxygen
saturation, and reassess the child.