ATI CMS Nursing Exam 1 2026
1. Assisting with administration of nasogastric enteral feeding for an
infant (x2) - Position the head of crib at 30 degree angle between
feedings
2. Planning to administer a nasogastric enteral feeding - Always confirm
placement first (with pH- you cannot just auscultate to confirm
placement) then aspirate contents
3. Best food options for a child who has phenylketonuria - Child with
PKU cannot digest phenylalanine, which is present in most animal
products
4. Caring for a child in buck's traction - This is a skin traction of the
lower extremity; make sure that knots are away from pulleys, that
the leg remains extended, that weights are free-hanging at all
times, that blankets do not cover ropes and that the child cannot
reach or interfere with the mechanism
5. Converting ounces to mL - 1 oz = 30 mL
6. Dietary recommendations for a child who has celiac disease (x2) -
Child with celiac disease cannot process plant protein gluten
(present in wheat, barley, rye). Avoid oats b/c usually contaminated
with gluten. Rice is okay!
7. Dietary recommendations for child with lactose intolerance - Child
needs supplementary calcium and vitamin D intake, as the dairy
products that they cannot consume are high in calcium. Also, take
lactase when consuming a dairy product.
8. Findings associated with poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis -
Oliguria
9. Nutritional needs of the child who has acute postreptococcal
glomerulonephritis - Sodium restrictions (they are puffy and
edematous and sodium follows water; limit it)
10. Reinforcing Dietary Teaching for a Child who is recovering
from Glomerulnephritis - Pick lowest sodium option: apples
11. Identifying nutritional risks in an adolescent - Adolescents
tend to eat a lot of junk foods high in calories but low in other
nutritional content. At risk for inadequate micronutrient nutrition.
, 12. Priority findings to report with skeletal traction - Skeletal traction
consists of force applied directly to bones through pins. Increased
crusting or purulent drainage, along with other signs of infection,
should be reported to provider.
13. Priority intervention during a lumbar puncture - Immediately
after the procedure, maintain the child in their side lying position to
prevent injury to the spinal nerves.
14. Responding to a patient's refusal of medication - "Provide the
parent with vaccine information sheet." (Don't ask why, don't question
them, don't tell them they HAVE to get vaccine)
1. Assisting with administration of nasogastric enteral feeding for an
infant (x2) - Position the head of crib at 30 degree angle between
feedings
2. Planning to administer a nasogastric enteral feeding - Always confirm
placement first (with pH- you cannot just auscultate to confirm
placement) then aspirate contents
3. Best food options for a child who has phenylketonuria - Child with
PKU cannot digest phenylalanine, which is present in most animal
products
4. Caring for a child in buck's traction - This is a skin traction of the
lower extremity; make sure that knots are away from pulleys, that
the leg remains extended, that weights are free-hanging at all
times, that blankets do not cover ropes and that the child cannot
reach or interfere with the mechanism
5. Converting ounces to mL - 1 oz = 30 mL
6. Dietary recommendations for a child who has celiac disease (x2) -
Child with celiac disease cannot process plant protein gluten
(present in wheat, barley, rye). Avoid oats b/c usually contaminated
with gluten. Rice is okay!
7. Dietary recommendations for child with lactose intolerance - Child
needs supplementary calcium and vitamin D intake, as the dairy
products that they cannot consume are high in calcium. Also, take
lactase when consuming a dairy product.
8. Findings associated with poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis -
Oliguria
9. Nutritional needs of the child who has acute postreptococcal
glomerulonephritis - Sodium restrictions (they are puffy and
edematous and sodium follows water; limit it)
10. Reinforcing Dietary Teaching for a Child who is recovering
from Glomerulnephritis - Pick lowest sodium option: apples
11. Identifying nutritional risks in an adolescent - Adolescents
tend to eat a lot of junk foods high in calories but low in other
nutritional content. At risk for inadequate micronutrient nutrition.
, 12. Priority findings to report with skeletal traction - Skeletal traction
consists of force applied directly to bones through pins. Increased
crusting or purulent drainage, along with other signs of infection,
should be reported to provider.
13. Priority intervention during a lumbar puncture - Immediately
after the procedure, maintain the child in their side lying position to
prevent injury to the spinal nerves.
14. Responding to a patient's refusal of medication - "Provide the
parent with vaccine information sheet." (Don't ask why, don't question
them, don't tell them they HAVE to get vaccine)
