{NGN}ATI Care of Children 2023 Proctored Exam 100% VERIFIED
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1. A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking
furosemide.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that
the medication
is effective?
a. An increase in venous pressure
b. a decrease in peripheral edema
c. a decrease in cardiac output
d. an increase in potassium levels: b
2. A nurse is assessing an infant who has acute otitis media. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect (SATA)
A. Increased appetite
B. Enlarged subclavian lymph nodes
C. Crying
D. Restlessness
E. Fever: CDE
3. A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of an infant who is to undergo
pilocarpine lontophoresis testing for cystic fibrosis. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. We will measure the amount of protein in your baby's urine over a 24 hour
period.
B. The test will measure the amount of water in your baby's sweat.
C. A nurse will insert an IV prior to the test
D. Your baby will need to fast for 8 hours prior to the test: B
4. A nurse in an urgent care clinic is prioritizing care for children. Which of the
following children should the nurse assess first?
A. A toddler who has nephrotic syndrome and facial edema
B. A preschool age child who has a muffled voice and no spontaneous cough
C. A preschool age child who has diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose of 200
mg/dL
D. An adolescent who has Crohn's disease and a recent weight loss of 5 kg
mg (11 lb): B
5. A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a toddler who is to undergo
a sweat chloride test. Which of the following statements should the nurse
include?
A. The purpose of the test is to determine if your child has Crohn's disease
B. The technician will use a device to produce an electrical current during the
test.
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C. During the test your child will be in a room that is cold
D. Your child's sweat will be collected over 24 hours: D
6. A nurse in the emergency department is caring for an adolescent who is
requesting testing for an STI. Which of the following action is appropriate for
the nurse to take?
A. Request verbal consent from the social worker
B. Contact the patients parents to obtain phone consent
C. Postpone the testing until the patients parents are present.
D. Obtain written consent from the patient: D
7. A nurse in the emergency department is assessing the toddler who has
hyperpyrexia severe dyspnea and drooling which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
A. Obtain a blood culture from the toddler
B. Administering antibiotics to the toddler
C. Insert an IV catheter for the toddler
D. Prepare the toddler for nasotracheal intubation: D
8. A nurse is providing teaching to a 10 year old child scheduled for an arterial
cardiac catheterization. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A. You will have your dressing removed 12 hours after the procedure
B. You will need to keep your legs straight for 8 hours following the procedure
C. You will be on a clear liquid diet for 24 hours following the procedure
D. You will be on bed rest for 2 days after the procedure: B
9. A nurse is caring for a preschooler who is post operative following a tonsil-
lectomy. The child is now ready to resume oral intake which of the following
dietary choices should the nurse offer the child?
A. Sugar free cherry gelatin
B. Vanilla ice cream
C. Chocolate milk
D. Lime flavored ice pop: D
10. A nurse is caring for an infant who has patent ductus arteriosus. The nurse
should identify that the defect is a switch of the following locations of the
heart.: B
11. A nurse is caring for a 10 month old child who was brought to the ER by
his parents following a head injury. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first?
A. Inspect for fluid leaking from the ears
B. Asses respiratory status
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C. Check pupil reactions
D. Examine the scalp for lacerations: B
12. A charge nurse is planning care for an infant who has failure to thrive.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Assign consistent nursing staff care for the infant
B. Keep the infant in a visually stimulating environment
C. Use half strength formula when feeding the infant
D. Give the infant fruit juice between feedings: A
13. A nurse is providing teaching about home care to the parent of a child who
has scabies. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in
the teaching?
A. Wash your patients hair with shampoo containing Ketoconazole
B. Soak combs and brushes in boiling water for 10 minutes
C. Apply petroleum jelly to the affected areas
D. Treat everyone who came into close contact with the child: D
14. A nurse is caring for a preschooler who refuses to take a start dose of oral
diphenhydramine. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. The medication isn't bad it tastes like candy
B. Let me know when you want to take the medication
C. The medication will treat your hypersensitivity reaction
D. Sometimes when a child has to take medications they feel sad: D
15. A nurse is teaching the parent of a school age child about bicycle safety.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Your child should walk the bicycle through intersections
B. Your child's feet should be 3-6 inches off the ground when seated on the
bicycle
C. You should try to keep the bicycle at least 3 feet from the curb while riding
in the street
D. Your child should ride the bicycle against the flow of traffic: A
16. A nurse is caring for a school age child following the application of a cast
to a fractured right tibia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first?
A. Teach the child about cast care
B. Pad the edges of the cast
C. Administer pain medication
D. Elevate the child's leg: B
17. A nurse is preparing a school age child for an invasive procedure. Which
of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A. Plan for 30 minute teaching session about the procedure
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B. Use vague language to describe the procedure
C. Explain the procedure to the child when they are in the playroom
D. Demonstrate deep breathing and counting exercises: C
18. A nurse is preparing to collect a urine specimen from a female infant using
a urine collection bag. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Apply lidocaine gel to the perineum before attaching the bag
B. Position the opening of the bag over the urethra and the anus
C. Stretch the perineum taut when applying the bag
D. Place a snug fitting diaper over the drainage bag: C
19. A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has developed oral ulcers in
response to chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
A. Schedule routine oral care every 8 hours
B. Cleanse the gums with saline soaked gauze
C. More sending me closer with lemon glycerin swabs
D. Administer oral viscous lidocaine: B
20. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of an infant who is
at risk for SIDS. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A. I will have my baby sleep next to me in the bed during the night
B. Elmo my baby stuffed animal to the corner of her crib while she sleeps
C. I will dress my baby in lightweight clothing to sleep
D. I will lay my baby on her side to sleep for her naps: C
21. A nurse is monitoring an infant who is receiving opioids for pain. Which
of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is
having a therapeutic effect?
A. Increase BP
B. Limb withdrawal
C. Relaxed facial expressions
D. Bradycardia: C
22. A nurse is caring for a 3 month old infant who has cleft of the soft palate.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Discontinue feeding if the patients eyes become watery
B. Postpone burping the infant until after completing each feeding
C. Elevate the infants head to a 10 degree angle during feedings.
D. Feed the infant 177.4 ml (6 oz) of formula 3 times a day.: A
23. A nurse is caring for a child who has hyponatremia. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Tetany
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking
furosemide.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that
the medication
is effective?
a. An increase in venous pressure
b. a decrease in peripheral edema
c. a decrease in cardiac output
d. an increase in potassium levels: b
2. A nurse is assessing an infant who has acute otitis media. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect (SATA)
A. Increased appetite
B. Enlarged subclavian lymph nodes
C. Crying
D. Restlessness
E. Fever: CDE
3. A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of an infant who is to undergo
pilocarpine lontophoresis testing for cystic fibrosis. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. We will measure the amount of protein in your baby's urine over a 24 hour
period.
B. The test will measure the amount of water in your baby's sweat.
C. A nurse will insert an IV prior to the test
D. Your baby will need to fast for 8 hours prior to the test: B
4. A nurse in an urgent care clinic is prioritizing care for children. Which of the
following children should the nurse assess first?
A. A toddler who has nephrotic syndrome and facial edema
B. A preschool age child who has a muffled voice and no spontaneous cough
C. A preschool age child who has diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose of 200
mg/dL
D. An adolescent who has Crohn's disease and a recent weight loss of 5 kg
mg (11 lb): B
5. A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a toddler who is to undergo
a sweat chloride test. Which of the following statements should the nurse
include?
A. The purpose of the test is to determine if your child has Crohn's disease
B. The technician will use a device to produce an electrical current during the
test.
, {NGN}ATI Care of Children 2023 Proctored Exam 100% VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
C. During the test your child will be in a room that is cold
D. Your child's sweat will be collected over 24 hours: D
6. A nurse in the emergency department is caring for an adolescent who is
requesting testing for an STI. Which of the following action is appropriate for
the nurse to take?
A. Request verbal consent from the social worker
B. Contact the patients parents to obtain phone consent
C. Postpone the testing until the patients parents are present.
D. Obtain written consent from the patient: D
7. A nurse in the emergency department is assessing the toddler who has
hyperpyrexia severe dyspnea and drooling which of the following actions
should the nurse take first?
A. Obtain a blood culture from the toddler
B. Administering antibiotics to the toddler
C. Insert an IV catheter for the toddler
D. Prepare the toddler for nasotracheal intubation: D
8. A nurse is providing teaching to a 10 year old child scheduled for an arterial
cardiac catheterization. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A. You will have your dressing removed 12 hours after the procedure
B. You will need to keep your legs straight for 8 hours following the procedure
C. You will be on a clear liquid diet for 24 hours following the procedure
D. You will be on bed rest for 2 days after the procedure: B
9. A nurse is caring for a preschooler who is post operative following a tonsil-
lectomy. The child is now ready to resume oral intake which of the following
dietary choices should the nurse offer the child?
A. Sugar free cherry gelatin
B. Vanilla ice cream
C. Chocolate milk
D. Lime flavored ice pop: D
10. A nurse is caring for an infant who has patent ductus arteriosus. The nurse
should identify that the defect is a switch of the following locations of the
heart.: B
11. A nurse is caring for a 10 month old child who was brought to the ER by
his parents following a head injury. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first?
A. Inspect for fluid leaking from the ears
B. Asses respiratory status
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C. Check pupil reactions
D. Examine the scalp for lacerations: B
12. A charge nurse is planning care for an infant who has failure to thrive.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Assign consistent nursing staff care for the infant
B. Keep the infant in a visually stimulating environment
C. Use half strength formula when feeding the infant
D. Give the infant fruit juice between feedings: A
13. A nurse is providing teaching about home care to the parent of a child who
has scabies. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in
the teaching?
A. Wash your patients hair with shampoo containing Ketoconazole
B. Soak combs and brushes in boiling water for 10 minutes
C. Apply petroleum jelly to the affected areas
D. Treat everyone who came into close contact with the child: D
14. A nurse is caring for a preschooler who refuses to take a start dose of oral
diphenhydramine. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. The medication isn't bad it tastes like candy
B. Let me know when you want to take the medication
C. The medication will treat your hypersensitivity reaction
D. Sometimes when a child has to take medications they feel sad: D
15. A nurse is teaching the parent of a school age child about bicycle safety.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Your child should walk the bicycle through intersections
B. Your child's feet should be 3-6 inches off the ground when seated on the
bicycle
C. You should try to keep the bicycle at least 3 feet from the curb while riding
in the street
D. Your child should ride the bicycle against the flow of traffic: A
16. A nurse is caring for a school age child following the application of a cast
to a fractured right tibia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first?
A. Teach the child about cast care
B. Pad the edges of the cast
C. Administer pain medication
D. Elevate the child's leg: B
17. A nurse is preparing a school age child for an invasive procedure. Which
of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A. Plan for 30 minute teaching session about the procedure
, {NGN}ATI Care of Children 2023 Proctored Exam 100% VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
B. Use vague language to describe the procedure
C. Explain the procedure to the child when they are in the playroom
D. Demonstrate deep breathing and counting exercises: C
18. A nurse is preparing to collect a urine specimen from a female infant using
a urine collection bag. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Apply lidocaine gel to the perineum before attaching the bag
B. Position the opening of the bag over the urethra and the anus
C. Stretch the perineum taut when applying the bag
D. Place a snug fitting diaper over the drainage bag: C
19. A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has developed oral ulcers in
response to chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
A. Schedule routine oral care every 8 hours
B. Cleanse the gums with saline soaked gauze
C. More sending me closer with lemon glycerin swabs
D. Administer oral viscous lidocaine: B
20. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of an infant who is
at risk for SIDS. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A. I will have my baby sleep next to me in the bed during the night
B. Elmo my baby stuffed animal to the corner of her crib while she sleeps
C. I will dress my baby in lightweight clothing to sleep
D. I will lay my baby on her side to sleep for her naps: C
21. A nurse is monitoring an infant who is receiving opioids for pain. Which
of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is
having a therapeutic effect?
A. Increase BP
B. Limb withdrawal
C. Relaxed facial expressions
D. Bradycardia: C
22. A nurse is caring for a 3 month old infant who has cleft of the soft palate.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Discontinue feeding if the patients eyes become watery
B. Postpone burping the infant until after completing each feeding
C. Elevate the infants head to a 10 degree angle during feedings.
D. Feed the infant 177.4 ml (6 oz) of formula 3 times a day.: A
23. A nurse is caring for a child who has hyponatremia. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Tetany
