ATI Nursing Care of Children Test Bank|
Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct|
Grade A
When does the posterior fontanel close? - ANSWERbetween 6 and 8 weeks of age
When does the anterior fontanel close? - ANSWERbetween 12 and 18 months of age
what kind of test should you use to test the visual acuity of children who are unable
to read letters and numbers? - ANSWERtumbling E, HOTV
how should older children be tested for visual acuity? - ANSWERSnellen chart or
symbol chart
The Ishihara color test or the Hardy-Rand-Rittler color test are used to assess
____________ _________ - ANSWERcolor vision
peripheral visual fields should be-
upward _________ degrees
downward _________ degrees
nasally _________ degrees
temporally _________ degrees
peripheral vision is evaluated by having the client fixate on an object and say when it
is moved out of range. - ANSWER50, 70, 60, 90
amount of teeth that infants should have by one year of age: ______ to ______
________ deciduous teeth
________ permanent teeth - ANSWER6 to 8, 20, 32
unilateral or bilateral breast enlargement that occurs for males during puberty -
ANSWERgynecomastia
rooting and sucking reflex should be seen from birth to _____ months - ANSWER4
palmar grasp should be seen from birth to ______ months - ANSWER3
plantar grasp, or when the infant's toes curl downward after the sole of their foot is
touched, is seen from birth to ______ months - ANSWER8
the moro reflex (startle) is seen from birth to ______ months. a typical reaction is
when the infant's arms and legs symmetrically extend and then abduct while her
fingers spread to form a C shape. - ANSWER4
,elicited by turning an infant's head to one side. The infant extends the arm and leg
on that side and flexes the arm and leg on the opposite side.
Seen from birth to 3 to 4 months. - ANSWERtonic neck reflex (or fencer position)
elicited by stroking the outer edge of the sole of an infant's foot up toward the toes.
The infant's toes fan upward and out.
This is seen from birth to one year. - ANSWERbabinski reflex
Stepping is elicited by holding an infant upright with his feet touching a flat surface.
The infant will then make stepping movements. This lasts from birth to
_______________. - ANSWER4 weeks
able to stand with slight swaying while eyes are closed, tests cerebellar function -
ANSWERRomberg test
infants gain approximately 150 to 210 g (about 5 to 7 oz) per week the first 6 months
of life. Birth weight is at least doubled by the age of ____ months, and tripled by the
age of ____ months. - ANSWER6, 12
the circumference of infants' heads increases approximately 1.5 cm ( ____" ) per
month for the first 6 months of life, and then approx. 0.5 cm ( ______" ) between 6
and 12 months of age. - ANSWER0.6, 0.2
should only be used in infants over the age of 6 months - ANSWERibuprofen
demonstrates head lag and has a grasp reflex - ANSWER1 month
lifts head off mattress when prone, holds hands in an open position - ANSWER2
months
raises head and shoulders off mattress when prone, only a slight head lag.
No longer has a grasp reflex. Keeps hands loosely open. - ANSWER3 months
rolls from back to side, places objects in mouth - ANSWER4 months
rolls from front to back, uses palmar grasp dominantly - ANSWER5 months
rolls from back to front, holds bottle - ANSWER6 months
bears full weight on feet, moves objects from hand to hand - ANSWER7 months
sits unsupported, begins using pincer grasp - ANSWER8 months
,pulls to a standing position, creeps on hands and knees instead of crawling. Has a
crude pincer grasp. - ANSWER9 months
changes from prone to a sitting position. Grasps rattle by its handle. - ANSWER10
months
walks while holding on to something. Places objects into a container, has a neat
pincer grasp. - ANSWER11 months
sits down from a standing position without assistance. Tries to build a two-block
tower without success. - ANSWER12 months
supplements recommended for infants who are being exclusively breastfed after the
age of four months. - ANSWERiron
infants and toddlers remain in a rear-facing car seat until the age of ___ years or the
height recommended by the manufacturer. - ANSWER2
crib slats should be no further apart than 6 cm. Crib mobiles or crib gyms should be
removed by __ to __ months of age. - ANSWER4-5
preschoolers (3-6 years) should gain about 2 to 3 kg ( ____ to ____ lb) per year and
grow about 6.5 to 9 cm ( 2.6 to 3.5 in) per year - ANSWER4.4 to 6.6 lb
by age ____, a preschooler can ride a tricycle, jump off bottom step, and stand on
one foot for a few seconds - ANSWER3
by age ____, a preschooler can skip and hop on one foot. He should also throw the
ball overhead. - ANSWER4
by age ____, a preschooler can jump rope, walk backward with heel to toe, as well as
throw and catch a ball with ease. - ANSWER5
need 13 to 19 g/day of protein in addition to adequate calcium, iron, folate, and
vitamins A and C - ANSWERpreschoolers
on average, preschoolers need about ____ Hours of sleep per day. Some may still
require a daytime nap. - ANSWER12
it is recommended that children use an approved car restraint system until they
achieve a height of 145 cm (or ___ feet ____ " ) - ANSWER4 feet, 9 inches
school-age children (6 to 12 years) will gain about 2 to 3 kg ( ___ to ___ lb) per year
and grow about 5 cm ( ___ inches) per year - ANSWER4.4 to 6.6, 2
, for piaget's "Concrete operations" stage, school-age children master the concept of
conservation. Conversation of _______ is understood first, followed by _______, and
then _______. - ANSWERmass, weight, volume
at 12 years, _____ hours of sleep is needed each night. Resistance to bedtime is
sometimes experienced around the age of 8 and 9 years, and again around the age
of 11 years, but is typically resolved by the age of 12 years. - ANSWER9
for this age group, children should be taught fire safety and potential burn hazards
as well as safety precautions to take while cooking. - ANSWERschool-age children (6
to 12 years)
Girls stop growing at about __________ to _____________ years after the onset of
menarche. They grow 5 to 20 cm (2 to 8 in.) and gain 7 to 25 kg (15.5 to 55 lb). -
ANSWER2 to 2.5
Boys stop growing at around 18 to 20 years of age. They grow 10 to 30 cm (____ to
____" ) and gain 7 to 30 kg (15.5 to 66 lb) - ANSWER4 to 12 "
sexual maturation IN ORDER for girls
breast development, pubic hair growth (some girls experience hair growth before
breast development), axillary hair growth, and menstruation - ANSWERgirls
sexual maturation IN ORDER for males
testicular enlargement, pubic hair growth, facial hair growth, and vocal changes -
ANSWERtesticular enlargement, pubic hair growth, facial hair growth, and vocal
changes
for adolescents, during times of rapid growth, additional ___________, ________,
and ____________ are needed - ANSWERcalcium, iron, zinc
for this age group, inadequate intake of folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin A, iron,
calcium, and zinc is common - ANSWERadolescents (12 to 20 years)
when administering meds via a _____________ tube, one must:
-confirm placement.
-use liquid formulation
-Do not add medication to the formula bag
-flush with water to clear tubing of residual medication - ANSWERfeeding
for this treatment, use a mask for younger children and allow parents to hold during
the treatment. - ANSWERaerosol medication
administer on the inside surface of the forearm
Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct|
Grade A
When does the posterior fontanel close? - ANSWERbetween 6 and 8 weeks of age
When does the anterior fontanel close? - ANSWERbetween 12 and 18 months of age
what kind of test should you use to test the visual acuity of children who are unable
to read letters and numbers? - ANSWERtumbling E, HOTV
how should older children be tested for visual acuity? - ANSWERSnellen chart or
symbol chart
The Ishihara color test or the Hardy-Rand-Rittler color test are used to assess
____________ _________ - ANSWERcolor vision
peripheral visual fields should be-
upward _________ degrees
downward _________ degrees
nasally _________ degrees
temporally _________ degrees
peripheral vision is evaluated by having the client fixate on an object and say when it
is moved out of range. - ANSWER50, 70, 60, 90
amount of teeth that infants should have by one year of age: ______ to ______
________ deciduous teeth
________ permanent teeth - ANSWER6 to 8, 20, 32
unilateral or bilateral breast enlargement that occurs for males during puberty -
ANSWERgynecomastia
rooting and sucking reflex should be seen from birth to _____ months - ANSWER4
palmar grasp should be seen from birth to ______ months - ANSWER3
plantar grasp, or when the infant's toes curl downward after the sole of their foot is
touched, is seen from birth to ______ months - ANSWER8
the moro reflex (startle) is seen from birth to ______ months. a typical reaction is
when the infant's arms and legs symmetrically extend and then abduct while her
fingers spread to form a C shape. - ANSWER4
,elicited by turning an infant's head to one side. The infant extends the arm and leg
on that side and flexes the arm and leg on the opposite side.
Seen from birth to 3 to 4 months. - ANSWERtonic neck reflex (or fencer position)
elicited by stroking the outer edge of the sole of an infant's foot up toward the toes.
The infant's toes fan upward and out.
This is seen from birth to one year. - ANSWERbabinski reflex
Stepping is elicited by holding an infant upright with his feet touching a flat surface.
The infant will then make stepping movements. This lasts from birth to
_______________. - ANSWER4 weeks
able to stand with slight swaying while eyes are closed, tests cerebellar function -
ANSWERRomberg test
infants gain approximately 150 to 210 g (about 5 to 7 oz) per week the first 6 months
of life. Birth weight is at least doubled by the age of ____ months, and tripled by the
age of ____ months. - ANSWER6, 12
the circumference of infants' heads increases approximately 1.5 cm ( ____" ) per
month for the first 6 months of life, and then approx. 0.5 cm ( ______" ) between 6
and 12 months of age. - ANSWER0.6, 0.2
should only be used in infants over the age of 6 months - ANSWERibuprofen
demonstrates head lag and has a grasp reflex - ANSWER1 month
lifts head off mattress when prone, holds hands in an open position - ANSWER2
months
raises head and shoulders off mattress when prone, only a slight head lag.
No longer has a grasp reflex. Keeps hands loosely open. - ANSWER3 months
rolls from back to side, places objects in mouth - ANSWER4 months
rolls from front to back, uses palmar grasp dominantly - ANSWER5 months
rolls from back to front, holds bottle - ANSWER6 months
bears full weight on feet, moves objects from hand to hand - ANSWER7 months
sits unsupported, begins using pincer grasp - ANSWER8 months
,pulls to a standing position, creeps on hands and knees instead of crawling. Has a
crude pincer grasp. - ANSWER9 months
changes from prone to a sitting position. Grasps rattle by its handle. - ANSWER10
months
walks while holding on to something. Places objects into a container, has a neat
pincer grasp. - ANSWER11 months
sits down from a standing position without assistance. Tries to build a two-block
tower without success. - ANSWER12 months
supplements recommended for infants who are being exclusively breastfed after the
age of four months. - ANSWERiron
infants and toddlers remain in a rear-facing car seat until the age of ___ years or the
height recommended by the manufacturer. - ANSWER2
crib slats should be no further apart than 6 cm. Crib mobiles or crib gyms should be
removed by __ to __ months of age. - ANSWER4-5
preschoolers (3-6 years) should gain about 2 to 3 kg ( ____ to ____ lb) per year and
grow about 6.5 to 9 cm ( 2.6 to 3.5 in) per year - ANSWER4.4 to 6.6 lb
by age ____, a preschooler can ride a tricycle, jump off bottom step, and stand on
one foot for a few seconds - ANSWER3
by age ____, a preschooler can skip and hop on one foot. He should also throw the
ball overhead. - ANSWER4
by age ____, a preschooler can jump rope, walk backward with heel to toe, as well as
throw and catch a ball with ease. - ANSWER5
need 13 to 19 g/day of protein in addition to adequate calcium, iron, folate, and
vitamins A and C - ANSWERpreschoolers
on average, preschoolers need about ____ Hours of sleep per day. Some may still
require a daytime nap. - ANSWER12
it is recommended that children use an approved car restraint system until they
achieve a height of 145 cm (or ___ feet ____ " ) - ANSWER4 feet, 9 inches
school-age children (6 to 12 years) will gain about 2 to 3 kg ( ___ to ___ lb) per year
and grow about 5 cm ( ___ inches) per year - ANSWER4.4 to 6.6, 2
, for piaget's "Concrete operations" stage, school-age children master the concept of
conservation. Conversation of _______ is understood first, followed by _______, and
then _______. - ANSWERmass, weight, volume
at 12 years, _____ hours of sleep is needed each night. Resistance to bedtime is
sometimes experienced around the age of 8 and 9 years, and again around the age
of 11 years, but is typically resolved by the age of 12 years. - ANSWER9
for this age group, children should be taught fire safety and potential burn hazards
as well as safety precautions to take while cooking. - ANSWERschool-age children (6
to 12 years)
Girls stop growing at about __________ to _____________ years after the onset of
menarche. They grow 5 to 20 cm (2 to 8 in.) and gain 7 to 25 kg (15.5 to 55 lb). -
ANSWER2 to 2.5
Boys stop growing at around 18 to 20 years of age. They grow 10 to 30 cm (____ to
____" ) and gain 7 to 30 kg (15.5 to 66 lb) - ANSWER4 to 12 "
sexual maturation IN ORDER for girls
breast development, pubic hair growth (some girls experience hair growth before
breast development), axillary hair growth, and menstruation - ANSWERgirls
sexual maturation IN ORDER for males
testicular enlargement, pubic hair growth, facial hair growth, and vocal changes -
ANSWERtesticular enlargement, pubic hair growth, facial hair growth, and vocal
changes
for adolescents, during times of rapid growth, additional ___________, ________,
and ____________ are needed - ANSWERcalcium, iron, zinc
for this age group, inadequate intake of folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin A, iron,
calcium, and zinc is common - ANSWERadolescents (12 to 20 years)
when administering meds via a _____________ tube, one must:
-confirm placement.
-use liquid formulation
-Do not add medication to the formula bag
-flush with water to clear tubing of residual medication - ANSWERfeeding
for this treatment, use a mask for younger children and allow parents to hold during
the treatment. - ANSWERaerosol medication
administer on the inside surface of the forearm
