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ATI RN NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN NUR 212 PROCTORED EXAM ALL
QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS TOP RATED VERSION
FOR ALREADY A+ GRADED
A nurse manager on a pediatric floor is preparing an education program on working with
families. Which statement best describes the developmental theory?
A. describes that stress is inevitable
B. emphasizes that change with one member affects the entire family
C. provides guidance to assist families adapting to stress
D. Defines consistencies in how families change
Rationale: Developmental family theory focuses on predictable, stage-based patterns and
consistencies in family change.
A parent says, “My son knows he better do what I say.” Which parenting style is this?
A. Authoritarian
B. Permissive
C. Authoritative
D. Passive
Rationale: Authoritarian parents demand obedience and enforce strict rules with little warmth.
During a family assessment, which should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
A. Medical history
B. Parents’ education level
C. Child’s physical growth (not part of family-level assessment)
D. Support systems
E. Stressors
Rationale: Family assessment includes family medical background, sociodemographic data,
supports, and stressors.
To prepare a preschooler for an exam, the nurse should:
A. Allow the child to role play using miniature equipment
B. Use medical terminology to describe what will happen
C. Separate the child from parents during the exam
D. Keep medical equipment visible to the child
Rationale: Play and role-play reduce anxiety and familiarize preschoolers with procedures.
A 3-year-old’s vitals: which finding should be reported?
A. Temp 37.2°C (99.0°F)
B. HR 106/min
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C. Respirations 30/min
D. BP 88/54 mmHg
Rationale: RR of 30/min may be high for a well 3-year-old and could indicate respiratory distress
(report per this set).
Expected ear finding in a child:
A. Light reflex at 2 o’clock
B. Tympanic membrane red in color
C. Bone landmarks not visible
D. Cerumen present bilaterally
Rationale: Some cerumen is a normal finding; a red TM or absent landmarks suggest pathology.
Which reflex should a 6-month-old infant exhibit?
A. Moro
B. Plantar grasp
C. Stepping
D. Tonic neck
Rationale: Plantar grasp persists into infancy; Moro and stepping diminish earlier.
When checking the trigeminal nerve in an adolescent, expected responses include: (Select all
that apply)
A. Clenching the teeth together tightly
B. Recognizing a sour taste
C. Identifying smells through each nostril
D. Detecting facial touches when eyes are closed
E. Looking down and in with the eyes
Rationale: CN V motor = jaw clench; CN V sensory detects facial touch.
A 12-month infant: which finding should be reported to the provider?
A. Closed anterior fontanel
B. Eruption of 6 teeth
C. Birth weight doubled
D. Birth length increased by 50%
Rationale: Birth weight should roughly triple by 12 months; only doubling is delayed — report.
At 10 months, which fine motor skills are expected? (Select all that apply)
A. Grasp a rattle by the handle
B. Try building a two-block tower
C. Use a crude pincer grasp
D. Place objects into a container (more typical later)
ATI RN NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN NUR 212 PROCTORED EXAM ALL
QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS TOP RATED VERSION
FOR ALREADY A+ GRADED
A nurse manager on a pediatric floor is preparing an education program on working with
families. Which statement best describes the developmental theory?
A. describes that stress is inevitable
B. emphasizes that change with one member affects the entire family
C. provides guidance to assist families adapting to stress
D. Defines consistencies in how families change
Rationale: Developmental family theory focuses on predictable, stage-based patterns and
consistencies in family change.
A parent says, “My son knows he better do what I say.” Which parenting style is this?
A. Authoritarian
B. Permissive
C. Authoritative
D. Passive
Rationale: Authoritarian parents demand obedience and enforce strict rules with little warmth.
During a family assessment, which should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
A. Medical history
B. Parents’ education level
C. Child’s physical growth (not part of family-level assessment)
D. Support systems
E. Stressors
Rationale: Family assessment includes family medical background, sociodemographic data,
supports, and stressors.
To prepare a preschooler for an exam, the nurse should:
A. Allow the child to role play using miniature equipment
B. Use medical terminology to describe what will happen
C. Separate the child from parents during the exam
D. Keep medical equipment visible to the child
Rationale: Play and role-play reduce anxiety and familiarize preschoolers with procedures.
A 3-year-old’s vitals: which finding should be reported?
A. Temp 37.2°C (99.0°F)
B. HR 106/min
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C. Respirations 30/min
D. BP 88/54 mmHg
Rationale: RR of 30/min may be high for a well 3-year-old and could indicate respiratory distress
(report per this set).
Expected ear finding in a child:
A. Light reflex at 2 o’clock
B. Tympanic membrane red in color
C. Bone landmarks not visible
D. Cerumen present bilaterally
Rationale: Some cerumen is a normal finding; a red TM or absent landmarks suggest pathology.
Which reflex should a 6-month-old infant exhibit?
A. Moro
B. Plantar grasp
C. Stepping
D. Tonic neck
Rationale: Plantar grasp persists into infancy; Moro and stepping diminish earlier.
When checking the trigeminal nerve in an adolescent, expected responses include: (Select all
that apply)
A. Clenching the teeth together tightly
B. Recognizing a sour taste
C. Identifying smells through each nostril
D. Detecting facial touches when eyes are closed
E. Looking down and in with the eyes
Rationale: CN V motor = jaw clench; CN V sensory detects facial touch.
A 12-month infant: which finding should be reported to the provider?
A. Closed anterior fontanel
B. Eruption of 6 teeth
C. Birth weight doubled
D. Birth length increased by 50%
Rationale: Birth weight should roughly triple by 12 months; only doubling is delayed — report.
At 10 months, which fine motor skills are expected? (Select all that apply)
A. Grasp a rattle by the handle
B. Try building a two-block tower
C. Use a crude pincer grasp
D. Place objects into a container (more typical later)
