ATI PEDIATRICS PROCTORED EXAM |PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS|
LATEST UPDATE 2026.
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Droplet Precaution - ANSWERS- Used to reduce the transmission of
diseases such as pertussis, meningitis, pneumonia, and rubella. These
diseases can be transmitted through contact of the mucous membranes
of the eye, mouth, or nose with large particle droplets that occur
through sneezing, coughing, and talking.
Epiglottitis - ANSWERS- Comfortable position
Epiglottitis - ANSWERS- D/O caused by inflammation and it has been
decreased since the inclusion of the HiB vaccine; it is common in
children between 2-6.
Epiglottitis nursing interventions - ANSWERS- Avoid throat culture or
tongue blade, IV corticosteroids, droplet precautions for first 24 hours
after IV antibiotics initiated.
Failure to thrive nursing plan of care - ANSWERS- Consistent nursing
care fiberglass casts - ANSWERS- -light weight
-water resistant
-dry in 15-20 min
Fifth Disease - ANSWERS- - Slapped cheek rash, fever, runny nose,
headache
- Secondary rash may appear on body especially soles of feet.
- Weakened immune system = anemia, infections.
,For what disease should non-washable items be sealed in a plastic bag
for 14 days? -
ANSWERS-pediculosis
For what type of burn would you insert and NG tube? - ANSWERS- a
major burn - to empty the contents of the stomach & maintain
decompression
GERD priority to report - ANSWERS- Wheezing
Glomerulonephritis lab value to be present - ANSWERS- Antistreptolysin
(ASO titer)
H&H levels - ANSWERS- HCT
-2 MO=28-42%
-6-12 YR=35-45%
-12-18 YR=37-49% M, 36-46% F
HGB
-2 MO=9-14
-6-12 YR=11.5-15.5
-12-18 YR=13-16 M, 12-16 F
hand preference - ANSWERS- all kids normally show hand preference by
1 year old
Down syndrome - ANSWERS- Congenital heart malformation,
hypotonicity, dysfunction of immune system, thyroid dysfunction,
leukemia, vision and hearing loss.
Dry mucus membranes due to mouth breathing, increased risk for
respiratory infection, cool mist humidification
, Head injury what to report - ANSWERS- Vomiting Head lice - ANSWERS-
Comb nits off
Hemolytic uremic syndrome nurse should expect which labs -
ANSWERS- Acute renal failure, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia.
Decreased H&H.
Hemorrhage Cystitis - ANSWERS- is the sudden onset of hematuria
combined with bladder pain and irritative bladder symptoms.
- mesna (Mesnex) protect the bladder.
HIV
Preschooler - ANSWERS- - Immunizations contraindicated for this
patient is the oral polio
- the child is susceptible to infection and must be immunized to the
common preventable childhood diseases.
- However, the oral polio vaccine contains a form of the virus that
in SOME clients can lead to an actual case of polio, this risk is
increased with HIV and must receive the injectable form of the polio
immunization.
Home safety SATA - ANSWERS- Put safety gates at the top and bottom of
stairs, crib mattress in lowest position
How do you administer iron elixir patient teaching - ANSWERS- similar to
Question 3 page 129 -
-Give 1 hr before or 2 hr after mild or antacid to prevent decreased
absorption
-GI upset (diarrhea, constipation, nausea) is common at the start of
therapy
-if tolerated, administer iron supplements on empty stomach
-give with vitamin C to increase absorption
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS|
LATEST UPDATE 2026.
.
Droplet Precaution - ANSWERS- Used to reduce the transmission of
diseases such as pertussis, meningitis, pneumonia, and rubella. These
diseases can be transmitted through contact of the mucous membranes
of the eye, mouth, or nose with large particle droplets that occur
through sneezing, coughing, and talking.
Epiglottitis - ANSWERS- Comfortable position
Epiglottitis - ANSWERS- D/O caused by inflammation and it has been
decreased since the inclusion of the HiB vaccine; it is common in
children between 2-6.
Epiglottitis nursing interventions - ANSWERS- Avoid throat culture or
tongue blade, IV corticosteroids, droplet precautions for first 24 hours
after IV antibiotics initiated.
Failure to thrive nursing plan of care - ANSWERS- Consistent nursing
care fiberglass casts - ANSWERS- -light weight
-water resistant
-dry in 15-20 min
Fifth Disease - ANSWERS- - Slapped cheek rash, fever, runny nose,
headache
- Secondary rash may appear on body especially soles of feet.
- Weakened immune system = anemia, infections.
,For what disease should non-washable items be sealed in a plastic bag
for 14 days? -
ANSWERS-pediculosis
For what type of burn would you insert and NG tube? - ANSWERS- a
major burn - to empty the contents of the stomach & maintain
decompression
GERD priority to report - ANSWERS- Wheezing
Glomerulonephritis lab value to be present - ANSWERS- Antistreptolysin
(ASO titer)
H&H levels - ANSWERS- HCT
-2 MO=28-42%
-6-12 YR=35-45%
-12-18 YR=37-49% M, 36-46% F
HGB
-2 MO=9-14
-6-12 YR=11.5-15.5
-12-18 YR=13-16 M, 12-16 F
hand preference - ANSWERS- all kids normally show hand preference by
1 year old
Down syndrome - ANSWERS- Congenital heart malformation,
hypotonicity, dysfunction of immune system, thyroid dysfunction,
leukemia, vision and hearing loss.
Dry mucus membranes due to mouth breathing, increased risk for
respiratory infection, cool mist humidification
, Head injury what to report - ANSWERS- Vomiting Head lice - ANSWERS-
Comb nits off
Hemolytic uremic syndrome nurse should expect which labs -
ANSWERS- Acute renal failure, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia.
Decreased H&H.
Hemorrhage Cystitis - ANSWERS- is the sudden onset of hematuria
combined with bladder pain and irritative bladder symptoms.
- mesna (Mesnex) protect the bladder.
HIV
Preschooler - ANSWERS- - Immunizations contraindicated for this
patient is the oral polio
- the child is susceptible to infection and must be immunized to the
common preventable childhood diseases.
- However, the oral polio vaccine contains a form of the virus that
in SOME clients can lead to an actual case of polio, this risk is
increased with HIV and must receive the injectable form of the polio
immunization.
Home safety SATA - ANSWERS- Put safety gates at the top and bottom of
stairs, crib mattress in lowest position
How do you administer iron elixir patient teaching - ANSWERS- similar to
Question 3 page 129 -
-Give 1 hr before or 2 hr after mild or antacid to prevent decreased
absorption
-GI upset (diarrhea, constipation, nausea) is common at the start of
therapy
-if tolerated, administer iron supplements on empty stomach
-give with vitamin C to increase absorption
