NGN ATI PEDS PROCTORED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is teaching a group of parents of toddlers about growth and development. a parent asks,
"why does my child's abdomen stick out?" which of the following replies should the nurse
provide?
A. you should give your child a stool softener daily
B. toddlers gain weight at a rapid pace
C. you should have your child assessed for a spinal deformity
D. toddlers do not have well-developed abdominal muscles - ANSWER D. toddlers do not have
well-developed abdominal muscles
a nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a preschooler who has tinea capitis. which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. apply aluminum acetate solution compresses to the lesions
b. apply hydrocortisone cream to the lesions twice daily
c. seal nonwashable toys in a plastic bag for 2 wks
d. leave the medicated shampoo on the scalp for 5 to 10 mins - ANSWER d. leave the medicated
shampoo on the scalp for 5-10 mins
a nurse on a pediatric mental health unit is caring for a school-age child. which of the following
questions or statements should the nurse provide to foster a rapport and encourage conversation?
a. do you like school?
b. tell me about your favorite video game
,c. we have another child your age on the unit
d. would you like your friends to visit you? - ANSWER b. tell me about your favorite video
game
a nurse is caring for a child with a vesicular rash that has been present for 6 days. the nurse
should expect that the child has which of the following conditions?
a. measles
b. fifth disease
c. tetanus
d. varicella - ANSWER varicella
a nurse is caring for a 6 week old infant following a pyloromyotomy. which of the following
forms of feeding should the nurse anticipate for the infant 6 hr after the procedure?
a. bottle formula with added protein
b. small, frequent bottle feedings of electrolyte solution
c. continuous nasoduodenal tube feedings
d. bolus feedings via gastrostomy tube - ANSWER small, frequent bottle feedings of electrolyte
solution
will resume 24 hrs after pyloromyotomy surgery if small, frequent feedings of electrolyte
solution are retained by the infant - ANSWER small, incremental formula feedings
nasoduodenal tube feedings are indicated for children who - ANSWER have brain injuries or are
on mechanical ventilation
gastrostomy feedings are indicated for children who - ANSWER cannot have foods or fluid by
mouth or for whom the passage of a tube through the esophagus is contraindicated
a nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has kawaski disease. which of the
following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching? select all that
apply
,a. my child will likely be irritable for the next few weeks
b. i will notify my child's doctor if the skin on her hands or feet begins to peel
c. i will ensure my child does not receive any live vaccines for at least 18 months
d. i will keep a record of my child's temp until she has no fever for several days
e. my child will have joint stiffness primarily at the end of the day - ANSWER -my child will
likely be irritable for the next few weeks
-i will ensure my child does not receive any live vaccines for at least 18 months
-i will keep a record of my child's temp until she has no fever for several days
a child who is diagnosed with kawaski disease will likely be - ANSWER irritable for up to 2
months
a child who has kawaski disease receives high doses of gamma globulin during the initial phase,
which might result in - ANSWER the inability to produce adequate antibodies in response to a
live vaccine; therefore, these vaccines should be delayed for 11 months
should be recorded in a child who has kawasaki disease - ANSWER temperature until she has
been afebrile for several days
expected for a child who has kawaski disease - ANSWER peeling of the skin of the hands and
feet
-peeling does not cause any pain and usually occurs between the second and third week
-there is no need to report this manifestation to the child's provider
a child who has kawasaki disease will likely have sx - ANSWER joint stiffness and arthritis-
related sx for several weeks
-the joint stiffness is typically worse during cold weather and in the morning
a nurse is caring for a toddler who has otitis media and a temp of 39.1 C (102.4 F). which of the
following actions should the nurse take first>
a. reduce the temp of the childs room
, b. redress the child in minimal clothing
c. apply cool compresses to the childs forehead
d. administer an antipyretic to the child - ANSWER administer an antipyretic to the child
a nurse is assessing a 3 y/o child during a well-child exam. which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider?
a. the child wets the bed when sleeping
b. the child cannot catch a ball
c. the child cannot walk on tiptoe
d. the child builds a tower of 10 cibes - ANSWER the child cannot walk on tiptoe
a child should be able to take a few steps on tiptoe by - ANSWER 30 months of age
bedwetting during sleep is an expected finding for a - ANSWER 3 y/o
the ability to catch a ball occurs when a child is - ANSWER 4-5 y/o
building a tower of 10 cubes is an expected finding for a - ANSWER 3 y/o child
a nurse is caring for a newborn who has spina bifida. the newborns parents are upset by the dx.
which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. discuss placement options for the newborn
b. encourage the parents to touch and care for the newborn
c. reassure the parents that everything will be fine
d. avoid talking about the newborns defect until the parents bring up the subject - ANSWER
encourage the parents to touch and care for the newborn
a nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about injury prevention. which of the following
statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. i should lightly shake talcum powder on my babys skin after each diaper change
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is teaching a group of parents of toddlers about growth and development. a parent asks,
"why does my child's abdomen stick out?" which of the following replies should the nurse
provide?
A. you should give your child a stool softener daily
B. toddlers gain weight at a rapid pace
C. you should have your child assessed for a spinal deformity
D. toddlers do not have well-developed abdominal muscles - ANSWER D. toddlers do not have
well-developed abdominal muscles
a nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a preschooler who has tinea capitis. which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. apply aluminum acetate solution compresses to the lesions
b. apply hydrocortisone cream to the lesions twice daily
c. seal nonwashable toys in a plastic bag for 2 wks
d. leave the medicated shampoo on the scalp for 5 to 10 mins - ANSWER d. leave the medicated
shampoo on the scalp for 5-10 mins
a nurse on a pediatric mental health unit is caring for a school-age child. which of the following
questions or statements should the nurse provide to foster a rapport and encourage conversation?
a. do you like school?
b. tell me about your favorite video game
,c. we have another child your age on the unit
d. would you like your friends to visit you? - ANSWER b. tell me about your favorite video
game
a nurse is caring for a child with a vesicular rash that has been present for 6 days. the nurse
should expect that the child has which of the following conditions?
a. measles
b. fifth disease
c. tetanus
d. varicella - ANSWER varicella
a nurse is caring for a 6 week old infant following a pyloromyotomy. which of the following
forms of feeding should the nurse anticipate for the infant 6 hr after the procedure?
a. bottle formula with added protein
b. small, frequent bottle feedings of electrolyte solution
c. continuous nasoduodenal tube feedings
d. bolus feedings via gastrostomy tube - ANSWER small, frequent bottle feedings of electrolyte
solution
will resume 24 hrs after pyloromyotomy surgery if small, frequent feedings of electrolyte
solution are retained by the infant - ANSWER small, incremental formula feedings
nasoduodenal tube feedings are indicated for children who - ANSWER have brain injuries or are
on mechanical ventilation
gastrostomy feedings are indicated for children who - ANSWER cannot have foods or fluid by
mouth or for whom the passage of a tube through the esophagus is contraindicated
a nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has kawaski disease. which of the
following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching? select all that
apply
,a. my child will likely be irritable for the next few weeks
b. i will notify my child's doctor if the skin on her hands or feet begins to peel
c. i will ensure my child does not receive any live vaccines for at least 18 months
d. i will keep a record of my child's temp until she has no fever for several days
e. my child will have joint stiffness primarily at the end of the day - ANSWER -my child will
likely be irritable for the next few weeks
-i will ensure my child does not receive any live vaccines for at least 18 months
-i will keep a record of my child's temp until she has no fever for several days
a child who is diagnosed with kawaski disease will likely be - ANSWER irritable for up to 2
months
a child who has kawaski disease receives high doses of gamma globulin during the initial phase,
which might result in - ANSWER the inability to produce adequate antibodies in response to a
live vaccine; therefore, these vaccines should be delayed for 11 months
should be recorded in a child who has kawasaki disease - ANSWER temperature until she has
been afebrile for several days
expected for a child who has kawaski disease - ANSWER peeling of the skin of the hands and
feet
-peeling does not cause any pain and usually occurs between the second and third week
-there is no need to report this manifestation to the child's provider
a child who has kawasaki disease will likely have sx - ANSWER joint stiffness and arthritis-
related sx for several weeks
-the joint stiffness is typically worse during cold weather and in the morning
a nurse is caring for a toddler who has otitis media and a temp of 39.1 C (102.4 F). which of the
following actions should the nurse take first>
a. reduce the temp of the childs room
, b. redress the child in minimal clothing
c. apply cool compresses to the childs forehead
d. administer an antipyretic to the child - ANSWER administer an antipyretic to the child
a nurse is assessing a 3 y/o child during a well-child exam. which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider?
a. the child wets the bed when sleeping
b. the child cannot catch a ball
c. the child cannot walk on tiptoe
d. the child builds a tower of 10 cibes - ANSWER the child cannot walk on tiptoe
a child should be able to take a few steps on tiptoe by - ANSWER 30 months of age
bedwetting during sleep is an expected finding for a - ANSWER 3 y/o
the ability to catch a ball occurs when a child is - ANSWER 4-5 y/o
building a tower of 10 cubes is an expected finding for a - ANSWER 3 y/o child
a nurse is caring for a newborn who has spina bifida. the newborns parents are upset by the dx.
which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. discuss placement options for the newborn
b. encourage the parents to touch and care for the newborn
c. reassure the parents that everything will be fine
d. avoid talking about the newborns defect until the parents bring up the subject - ANSWER
encourage the parents to touch and care for the newborn
a nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about injury prevention. which of the following
statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. i should lightly shake talcum powder on my babys skin after each diaper change
