ATI CAPSTONE PEDIATRICS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
a nurse is reviewing the history and physicality of an adolescent client who has conduct disorder. what is
an expected finding? - ANSWER suspended from school several times in the past year
a nurse is planning care for a 6yr old child who has bacterial meningitis, what nursing intervention is
unnecessary in the pt's plan of care? - ANSWER measure head circumference every shift
a nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has ADHD about methylphenidate. which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER restrict your child's intake of caffeine
while she is taking this medication
a nurse is caring for a 6 month old pt who has sudden abdominal pain, vomiting, distended abdomen
and red current jelly like stools. the nurse should know that these are signs of what - ANSWER
intussuception
a nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a child. identify the sequence the nurse
should follow (move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of
performance. use all the steps) - ANSWER inspection
auscultation
superficial palpitation
deep palpitation
a nurse is caring for a 4 year old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed
after an insulin injection. which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize is therapeutic
in helping the child deal with the injection? - ANSWER a needleless syringe and a doll
a nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about child development to the parents of a preschooler.
which of the following developmental tasks should the nurse include as being expected of a
preschooler? - ANSWER participates in imaginary play
, a nurse is providing care to a child who has an allergy to eggs, the nurse should question a prescription
for which of the following immunizations? - ANSWER influenza, live attenuated (LAIV)
a nurse is caring for a 10 month old infant who is in a cast for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
which of the following strategies should the nurse implement to promote the infant's growth and
development - ANSWER allow the infant to stand in the crib
a nurse is caring for a 6month old infant following surgery. which of the following should the nurse use to
measure pain in this client - ANSWER FLACC pain scale
a nurse is assisting with the admission of a child who has measles. which of the isolation precautions
should the nurse initiate - ANSWER airborne
which of the following is the priority intervention a nurse should take when caring for a child who just
experienced a febrile seizure - ANSWER keep in a side-lying position
a nurse is planning care for a 10yr old child who will be hospitalized for an extended period of time. what
actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to meet the pt's psychosocial needs according to
Erikson? - ANSWER arrange for a teacher to provide lesson plans
a nurse is caring for a pt who was admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. the provider prescribes an
anti-streptolysin O titer (ASO), the parent asks the nurse the purpose of the test - ANSWER it is to
confirm if your child has had a recent streptococcal infection
a nurse is caring for an infant following a cleft lip and palate repair. what actions should the nurse take in
the post-op period - ANSWER administer analgesics
a nurse is providing dietary education to the mother of an infant, what recommendations regarding the
introduction of solid food to the infant's diet should the nurse make - ANSWER solids introduced
between 4-6 months
iron fortified cereal should be offered first
new foods should be introduced one at a time over a 5-7 day period to observe for signs of allergies or
intolerance
veggies/fruits are first started between 6-8 months
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
a nurse is reviewing the history and physicality of an adolescent client who has conduct disorder. what is
an expected finding? - ANSWER suspended from school several times in the past year
a nurse is planning care for a 6yr old child who has bacterial meningitis, what nursing intervention is
unnecessary in the pt's plan of care? - ANSWER measure head circumference every shift
a nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has ADHD about methylphenidate. which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER restrict your child's intake of caffeine
while she is taking this medication
a nurse is caring for a 6 month old pt who has sudden abdominal pain, vomiting, distended abdomen
and red current jelly like stools. the nurse should know that these are signs of what - ANSWER
intussuception
a nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a child. identify the sequence the nurse
should follow (move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of
performance. use all the steps) - ANSWER inspection
auscultation
superficial palpitation
deep palpitation
a nurse is caring for a 4 year old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed
after an insulin injection. which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize is therapeutic
in helping the child deal with the injection? - ANSWER a needleless syringe and a doll
a nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about child development to the parents of a preschooler.
which of the following developmental tasks should the nurse include as being expected of a
preschooler? - ANSWER participates in imaginary play
, a nurse is providing care to a child who has an allergy to eggs, the nurse should question a prescription
for which of the following immunizations? - ANSWER influenza, live attenuated (LAIV)
a nurse is caring for a 10 month old infant who is in a cast for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
which of the following strategies should the nurse implement to promote the infant's growth and
development - ANSWER allow the infant to stand in the crib
a nurse is caring for a 6month old infant following surgery. which of the following should the nurse use to
measure pain in this client - ANSWER FLACC pain scale
a nurse is assisting with the admission of a child who has measles. which of the isolation precautions
should the nurse initiate - ANSWER airborne
which of the following is the priority intervention a nurse should take when caring for a child who just
experienced a febrile seizure - ANSWER keep in a side-lying position
a nurse is planning care for a 10yr old child who will be hospitalized for an extended period of time. what
actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to meet the pt's psychosocial needs according to
Erikson? - ANSWER arrange for a teacher to provide lesson plans
a nurse is caring for a pt who was admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. the provider prescribes an
anti-streptolysin O titer (ASO), the parent asks the nurse the purpose of the test - ANSWER it is to
confirm if your child has had a recent streptococcal infection
a nurse is caring for an infant following a cleft lip and palate repair. what actions should the nurse take in
the post-op period - ANSWER administer analgesics
a nurse is providing dietary education to the mother of an infant, what recommendations regarding the
introduction of solid food to the infant's diet should the nurse make - ANSWER solids introduced
between 4-6 months
iron fortified cereal should be offered first
new foods should be introduced one at a time over a 5-7 day period to observe for signs of allergies or
intolerance
veggies/fruits are first started between 6-8 months
