ATI PROCTORED NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN| QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED| NEWEST 2025/2026 EXAM.
If a child has an allergy to neomycin with a anapylactic reaction what vaccine
should you withhold? or an allergy to eggs or gelatin -CORRECT ANSWER
measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
what is an indication of bacterial meningitis? -CORRECT ANSWER increased
protein concentration, increased WBC, decreased glucose level, increased
cerebrospinal fluid pressure
normal Hematocrit for a child -CORRECT ANSWER 32 - 44%
what can a child experience with a low Hematocrit? -CORRECT ANSWER
tachycardia, lightheadedness, fatigue, dyspnea, pallor
normal wbc for child -CORRECT ANSWER 5,000 - 10,000 mm3
normal platelet for child -CORRECT ANSWER 150,000-400,000
normal Hgb Hemoglobin for child -CORRECT ANSWER 9.5-14 g/dL
normal prealbumin for child -CORRECT ANSWER 15-33 mg/dL
pavlik harness -CORRECT ANSWER used for hip dysplasia in infants
Remove only to take baths, place diapers under the harness straps, do not use
products becuase can cause skin irritation, and do not adjust straps
, peritonitis -CORRECT ANSWER inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane
lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
abdominal distension, chills, irritability, restlessness
scoliosis -CORRECT ANSWER should expect to see a unilateral rib hump
with hip flexion
peristalis -CORRECT ANSWER involuntary waves of muscle involves
contractions of the smooth muscles that push the food toward the stomach
what should you expect with a child following a perforated appendix repair? -
CORRECT ANSWER absence of peristalsis
what to do following a lumbar puncture? -CORRECT ANSWER apply topical
analgesic 1 hr before, place client in prone or flat position for up to 12 hours
after, encourage to drink extra fluids
nursing interventions for a child with an epidural hematoma? -CORRECT
ANSWER neuro checks q15mins, avoid suctioning nares, implement seizure
activity, position infant midline slightly elevated
nursing interventions for a child scheudled for a wound debridement? -
CORRECT ANSWER apply topical ointment following hydrotherapy, apply
gauze after therapy, administer an analgesic beforehand, and AVOID
prophylactic antibiotic therapy
who can sign consent? -CORRECT ANSWER over 18 y/o, parent of a minor,
or if under 18 and married can sign themselves
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED| NEWEST 2025/2026 EXAM.
If a child has an allergy to neomycin with a anapylactic reaction what vaccine
should you withhold? or an allergy to eggs or gelatin -CORRECT ANSWER
measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
what is an indication of bacterial meningitis? -CORRECT ANSWER increased
protein concentration, increased WBC, decreased glucose level, increased
cerebrospinal fluid pressure
normal Hematocrit for a child -CORRECT ANSWER 32 - 44%
what can a child experience with a low Hematocrit? -CORRECT ANSWER
tachycardia, lightheadedness, fatigue, dyspnea, pallor
normal wbc for child -CORRECT ANSWER 5,000 - 10,000 mm3
normal platelet for child -CORRECT ANSWER 150,000-400,000
normal Hgb Hemoglobin for child -CORRECT ANSWER 9.5-14 g/dL
normal prealbumin for child -CORRECT ANSWER 15-33 mg/dL
pavlik harness -CORRECT ANSWER used for hip dysplasia in infants
Remove only to take baths, place diapers under the harness straps, do not use
products becuase can cause skin irritation, and do not adjust straps
, peritonitis -CORRECT ANSWER inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane
lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
abdominal distension, chills, irritability, restlessness
scoliosis -CORRECT ANSWER should expect to see a unilateral rib hump
with hip flexion
peristalis -CORRECT ANSWER involuntary waves of muscle involves
contractions of the smooth muscles that push the food toward the stomach
what should you expect with a child following a perforated appendix repair? -
CORRECT ANSWER absence of peristalsis
what to do following a lumbar puncture? -CORRECT ANSWER apply topical
analgesic 1 hr before, place client in prone or flat position for up to 12 hours
after, encourage to drink extra fluids
nursing interventions for a child with an epidural hematoma? -CORRECT
ANSWER neuro checks q15mins, avoid suctioning nares, implement seizure
activity, position infant midline slightly elevated
nursing interventions for a child scheudled for a wound debridement? -
CORRECT ANSWER apply topical ointment following hydrotherapy, apply
gauze after therapy, administer an analgesic beforehand, and AVOID
prophylactic antibiotic therapy
who can sign consent? -CORRECT ANSWER over 18 y/o, parent of a minor,
or if under 18 and married can sign themselves
