Peds ATI Proctored Exam Q&A
a nurse is teaching a group of parents of toddlers about growth and development. a parent
asks, "why does my child's abdomen stick out?" which of the following replies should the nurse
provide?
A. you should give your child a stool softener daily
B. toddlers gain weight at a rapid pace
C. you should have your child assessed for a spinal deformity
D. toddlers do not have well-developed abdominal muscles - =D. toddlers do not have well-
developed abdominal muscles
a nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a preschooler who has tinea capitis. which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. apply aluminum acetate solution compresses to the lesions
b. apply hydrocortisone cream to the lesions twice daily
c. seal nonwashable toys in a plastic bag for 2 wks
d. leave the medicated shampoo on the scalp for 5 to 10 mins - =d. leave the medicated
shampoo on the scalp for 5-10 mins
a nurse on a pediatric mental health unit is caring for a school-age child. which of the following
questions or statements should the nurse provide to foster a rapport and encourage
conversation?
a. do you like school?
b. tell me about your favorite video game
c. we have another child your age on the unit
d. would you like your friends to visit you? - =b. tell me about your favorite video game
a nurse is caring for a child with a vesicular rash that has been present for 6 days. the nurse
should expect that the child has which of the following conditions?
a. measles
, b. fifth disease
c. tetanus
d. varicella - =varicella
a nurse is caring for a 6 week old infant following a pyloromyotomy. which of the following
forms of feeding should the nurse anticipate for the infant 6 hr after the procedure?
a. bottle formula with added protein
b. small, frequent bottle feedings of electrolyte solution
c. continuous nasoduodenal tube feedings
d. bolus feedings via gastrostomy tube - =small, frequent bottle feedings of electrolyte solution
will resume 24 hrs after pyloromyotomy surgery if small, frequent feedings of electrolyte
solution are retained by the infant - =small, incremental formula feedings
nasoduodenal tube feedings are indicated for children who - =have brain injuries or are on
mechanical ventilation
gastrostomy feedings are indicated for children who - =cannot have foods or fluid by mouth or
for whom the passage of a tube through the esophagus is contraindicated
a nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has kawaski disease. which of the
following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching? select all that
apply
a. my child will likely be irritable for the next few weeks
b. i will notify my child's doctor if the skin on her hands or feet begins to peel
c. i will ensure my child does not receive any live vaccines for at least 18 months
d. i will keep a record of my child's temp until she has no fever for several days
e. my child will have joint stiffness primarily at the end of the day - =-my child will likely be
irritable for the next few weeks
a nurse is teaching a group of parents of toddlers about growth and development. a parent
asks, "why does my child's abdomen stick out?" which of the following replies should the nurse
provide?
A. you should give your child a stool softener daily
B. toddlers gain weight at a rapid pace
C. you should have your child assessed for a spinal deformity
D. toddlers do not have well-developed abdominal muscles - =D. toddlers do not have well-
developed abdominal muscles
a nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a preschooler who has tinea capitis. which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. apply aluminum acetate solution compresses to the lesions
b. apply hydrocortisone cream to the lesions twice daily
c. seal nonwashable toys in a plastic bag for 2 wks
d. leave the medicated shampoo on the scalp for 5 to 10 mins - =d. leave the medicated
shampoo on the scalp for 5-10 mins
a nurse on a pediatric mental health unit is caring for a school-age child. which of the following
questions or statements should the nurse provide to foster a rapport and encourage
conversation?
a. do you like school?
b. tell me about your favorite video game
c. we have another child your age on the unit
d. would you like your friends to visit you? - =b. tell me about your favorite video game
a nurse is caring for a child with a vesicular rash that has been present for 6 days. the nurse
should expect that the child has which of the following conditions?
a. measles
, b. fifth disease
c. tetanus
d. varicella - =varicella
a nurse is caring for a 6 week old infant following a pyloromyotomy. which of the following
forms of feeding should the nurse anticipate for the infant 6 hr after the procedure?
a. bottle formula with added protein
b. small, frequent bottle feedings of electrolyte solution
c. continuous nasoduodenal tube feedings
d. bolus feedings via gastrostomy tube - =small, frequent bottle feedings of electrolyte solution
will resume 24 hrs after pyloromyotomy surgery if small, frequent feedings of electrolyte
solution are retained by the infant - =small, incremental formula feedings
nasoduodenal tube feedings are indicated for children who - =have brain injuries or are on
mechanical ventilation
gastrostomy feedings are indicated for children who - =cannot have foods or fluid by mouth or
for whom the passage of a tube through the esophagus is contraindicated
a nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has kawaski disease. which of the
following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching? select all that
apply
a. my child will likely be irritable for the next few weeks
b. i will notify my child's doctor if the skin on her hands or feet begins to peel
c. i will ensure my child does not receive any live vaccines for at least 18 months
d. i will keep a record of my child's temp until she has no fever for several days
e. my child will have joint stiffness primarily at the end of the day - =-my child will likely be
irritable for the next few weeks
