ATI CMS Nursing Care of
Children 2026 | Questions,
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, Nutritional needs of the child who has acute Sodium restrictions (they are puffy and edematous and sodium follows water; limit
postreptococcal glomerulonephritis it)
Reinforcing Dietary Teaching for a Child who is Pick lowest sodium option: apples
recovering from Glomerulnephritis
Identifying nutritional risks in an adolescent Adolescents tend to eat a lot of junk foods high in calories but low in other
nutritional content. At risk for inadequate micronutrient nutrition.
Priority findings to report with skeletal traction Skeletal traction consists of force applied directly to bones through pins.
Increased crusting or purulent drainage, along with other signs of infection,
should be reported to provider.
Priority intervention during a lumbar puncture Immediately after the procedure, maintain the child in their side lying position to
prevent injury to the spinal nerves.
Responding to a patient's refusal of medication "Provide the parent with vaccine information sheet." (Don't ask why, don't question
them, don't tell them they HAVE to get vaccine)
Identifying risk factors for Urinary Tract Infection Constipation (bowel movements every 4-5 days), urinary stasis,
episode/hypospadias
Assisting with scoliosis screenings for school age children Stand with feet together and then bend down as if touching toes, back parallel to
floor
Checking skin turgor in a child Best on abdomen
Deviation from expected growth and development for a Birth weight should be tripled
12 month old infant
Expected behavior for a 7 year old female child Spends a lot of time by herself
Facilitating communication for a child who has hearing Speak slowly, facing the patient, avoid exaggerated movements, use facial
loss expressions and hand gestures
Interventions to promote sleep for a toddler Provide a consistent bedtime routine, "favorite stuffed animal"
Reportable vital signs for a 12 month old infant Blood pressure in young children is usually low. Report 120/80 because outside of
range
Obtaining an infant's heart rate Apical pulse 60s
Recommended immunizations for an adolescent Usually HPV, Tdap, or meningococcal vaccine
Risk factors for primary amenorrhea Hypothyroidism, cannabis use, emotional stress, oral contraceptive use
Administering ophthalmic drops to a child Apply pressure to tear duct for 1 min after, wipe from inner canthus to outer
canthus, instill eye drops immediately after cleaning the eye
Children 2026 | Questions,
Answers & Detailed
Rationales
|Graded A+ | Guaranteed
success|
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, Nutritional needs of the child who has acute Sodium restrictions (they are puffy and edematous and sodium follows water; limit
postreptococcal glomerulonephritis it)
Reinforcing Dietary Teaching for a Child who is Pick lowest sodium option: apples
recovering from Glomerulnephritis
Identifying nutritional risks in an adolescent Adolescents tend to eat a lot of junk foods high in calories but low in other
nutritional content. At risk for inadequate micronutrient nutrition.
Priority findings to report with skeletal traction Skeletal traction consists of force applied directly to bones through pins.
Increased crusting or purulent drainage, along with other signs of infection,
should be reported to provider.
Priority intervention during a lumbar puncture Immediately after the procedure, maintain the child in their side lying position to
prevent injury to the spinal nerves.
Responding to a patient's refusal of medication "Provide the parent with vaccine information sheet." (Don't ask why, don't question
them, don't tell them they HAVE to get vaccine)
Identifying risk factors for Urinary Tract Infection Constipation (bowel movements every 4-5 days), urinary stasis,
episode/hypospadias
Assisting with scoliosis screenings for school age children Stand with feet together and then bend down as if touching toes, back parallel to
floor
Checking skin turgor in a child Best on abdomen
Deviation from expected growth and development for a Birth weight should be tripled
12 month old infant
Expected behavior for a 7 year old female child Spends a lot of time by herself
Facilitating communication for a child who has hearing Speak slowly, facing the patient, avoid exaggerated movements, use facial
loss expressions and hand gestures
Interventions to promote sleep for a toddler Provide a consistent bedtime routine, "favorite stuffed animal"
Reportable vital signs for a 12 month old infant Blood pressure in young children is usually low. Report 120/80 because outside of
range
Obtaining an infant's heart rate Apical pulse 60s
Recommended immunizations for an adolescent Usually HPV, Tdap, or meningococcal vaccine
Risk factors for primary amenorrhea Hypothyroidism, cannabis use, emotional stress, oral contraceptive use
Administering ophthalmic drops to a child Apply pressure to tear duct for 1 min after, wipe from inner canthus to outer
canthus, instill eye drops immediately after cleaning the eye
