VATI PN Nursing Care of Children
Assessment – Actual Questions
& Answers 100% Guarantee Pass
1. A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of infants. Which finding should
the nurse report as a possible indication of physical maltreatment?
A) An abrasion on the back of the infant's arm
B) A mild diaper rash
C) A small birthmark on the infant's back
D) Dry skin on the infant's cheeks
Answer: A) An abrasion on the back of the infant's arm
2. A nurse in a pediatric unit is assisting with providing care for multiple
children. Which physical finding and parental report should cause the
nurse to suspect child maltreatment?
A) A toddler has a bruise on the shin, and the parent reports a fall while
running
B) A toddler has a spiral fracture, and the parent reports a fall from a
swing
C) An infant has a diaper rash, and the parent reports infrequent diaper
changes
D) A school-age child has a scraped knee, and the parent reports a
bicycle accident
Answer: B) A toddler has a spiral fracture, and the parent reports a fall
from a swing
3. A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from an adolescent who
has juvenile idiopathic arthritis and has been taking ibuprofen daily for
the last 6 months. Which client statement should the nurse report to the
provider?
A) "I noticed some blood in my stool this morning."
B) "I feel a little more energetic since starting this."
C) "My joints feel less stiff in the morning."
D) "I've been drinking more water lately."
Answer: A) "I noticed some blood in my stool this morning."
, 4. A nurse is assisting in preparing a preschooler for a diagnostic
procedure. Which strategies should the nurse use? (Select all that
apply.)
A) Review the child's present understanding
B) Prepare the child shortly before the procedure
C) Describe any expected sensations experienced during the procedure
D) Prepare the child several weeks in advance
Answer: A, B, and C
5. A nurse is assisting in the admission of a 9-month-old infant who has
gastroenteritis with vomiting and diarrhea. Which finding is the nurse's
priority?
A) Sodium level
B) Potassium level
C) Glucose level
D) Chloride level
Answer: B) Potassium level
6. A nurse is assisting with care for an adolescent client who has asthma
and a new prescription for albuterol by metered-dose inhaler. Which
statement indicates the client might be experiencing an adverse effect of
albuterol?
A) "My mouth feels dry after using my inhaler."
B) "My heart feels like it's fluttering after taking my medication."
C) "I feel a little more energetic than usual."
D) "My throat feels a little scratchy afterward."
Answer: B) "My heart feels like it's fluttering after taking my medication."
7. A nurse is assisting with providing care for an adolescent client who
has neuropathic pain. Which medication should the nurse anticipate
administering?
A) Morphine
B) Gabapentin
C) Ibuprofen
D) Acetaminophen
Answer: B) Gabapentin
8. A nurse is assisting with the care of a child following a tonsillectomy.
Which action is the nurse's priority?
A) Offer the child ice chips
B) Monitor the child for frequent swallowing
Assessment – Actual Questions
& Answers 100% Guarantee Pass
1. A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of infants. Which finding should
the nurse report as a possible indication of physical maltreatment?
A) An abrasion on the back of the infant's arm
B) A mild diaper rash
C) A small birthmark on the infant's back
D) Dry skin on the infant's cheeks
Answer: A) An abrasion on the back of the infant's arm
2. A nurse in a pediatric unit is assisting with providing care for multiple
children. Which physical finding and parental report should cause the
nurse to suspect child maltreatment?
A) A toddler has a bruise on the shin, and the parent reports a fall while
running
B) A toddler has a spiral fracture, and the parent reports a fall from a
swing
C) An infant has a diaper rash, and the parent reports infrequent diaper
changes
D) A school-age child has a scraped knee, and the parent reports a
bicycle accident
Answer: B) A toddler has a spiral fracture, and the parent reports a fall
from a swing
3. A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from an adolescent who
has juvenile idiopathic arthritis and has been taking ibuprofen daily for
the last 6 months. Which client statement should the nurse report to the
provider?
A) "I noticed some blood in my stool this morning."
B) "I feel a little more energetic since starting this."
C) "My joints feel less stiff in the morning."
D) "I've been drinking more water lately."
Answer: A) "I noticed some blood in my stool this morning."
, 4. A nurse is assisting in preparing a preschooler for a diagnostic
procedure. Which strategies should the nurse use? (Select all that
apply.)
A) Review the child's present understanding
B) Prepare the child shortly before the procedure
C) Describe any expected sensations experienced during the procedure
D) Prepare the child several weeks in advance
Answer: A, B, and C
5. A nurse is assisting in the admission of a 9-month-old infant who has
gastroenteritis with vomiting and diarrhea. Which finding is the nurse's
priority?
A) Sodium level
B) Potassium level
C) Glucose level
D) Chloride level
Answer: B) Potassium level
6. A nurse is assisting with care for an adolescent client who has asthma
and a new prescription for albuterol by metered-dose inhaler. Which
statement indicates the client might be experiencing an adverse effect of
albuterol?
A) "My mouth feels dry after using my inhaler."
B) "My heart feels like it's fluttering after taking my medication."
C) "I feel a little more energetic than usual."
D) "My throat feels a little scratchy afterward."
Answer: B) "My heart feels like it's fluttering after taking my medication."
7. A nurse is assisting with providing care for an adolescent client who
has neuropathic pain. Which medication should the nurse anticipate
administering?
A) Morphine
B) Gabapentin
C) Ibuprofen
D) Acetaminophen
Answer: B) Gabapentin
8. A nurse is assisting with the care of a child following a tonsillectomy.
Which action is the nurse's priority?
A) Offer the child ice chips
B) Monitor the child for frequent swallowing
