ATI PROCTORED NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
100% PASS 2024/2025
If a child has an allergy to neomycin with a anapylactic reaction what vaccine should you
withhold? or an allergy to eggs or gelatin - CORRECT ANSWERS- measles, mumps, rubella
(MMR)
what is an indication of bacterial meningitis? - CORRECT ANSWERS- increased protein
concentration, increased WBC, decreased glucose level, increased cerebrospinal fluid
pressure
normal Hematocrit for a child - CORRECT ANSWERS- 32 - 44%
what can a child experience with a low Hematocrit? - CORRECT ANSWERS- tachycardia,
lightheadedness, fatigue, dyspnea, pallor
normal wbc for child - CORRECT ANSWERS- 5,000 - 10,000 mm3
normal platelet for child - CORRECT ANSWERS- 150,000-400,000
normal Hgb Hemoglobin for child - CORRECT ANSWERS- 9.5-14 g/dL
normal prealbumin for child - CORRECT ANSWERS- 15-33 mg/dL
, pavlik harness - CORRECT ANSWERS- used for hip dysplasia in infants
Remove only to take baths, place diapers under the harness straps, do not use products
becuase can cause skin irritation, and do not adjust straps
peritonitis - CORRECT ANSWERS- inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the
abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
abdominal distension, chills, irritability, restlessness
scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWERS- should expect to see a unilateral rib hump with hip flexion
peristalis - CORRECT ANSWERS- involuntary waves of muscle involves contractions of the
smooth muscles that push the food toward the stomach
what should you expect with a child following a perforated appendix repair? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- absence of peristalsis
what to do following a lumbar puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERS- apply topical analgesic 1
hr before, place client in prone or flat position for up to 12 hours after, encourage to drink
extra fluids
nursing interventions for a child with an epidural hematoma? - CORRECT ANSWERS- neuro
checks q15mins, avoid suctioning nares, implement seizure activity, position infant midline
slightly elevated
nursing interventions for a child scheudled for a wound debridement? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- apply topical ointment following hydrotherapy, apply gauze after therapy,
administer an analgesic beforehand, and AVOID prophylactic antibiotic therapy
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
100% PASS 2024/2025
If a child has an allergy to neomycin with a anapylactic reaction what vaccine should you
withhold? or an allergy to eggs or gelatin - CORRECT ANSWERS- measles, mumps, rubella
(MMR)
what is an indication of bacterial meningitis? - CORRECT ANSWERS- increased protein
concentration, increased WBC, decreased glucose level, increased cerebrospinal fluid
pressure
normal Hematocrit for a child - CORRECT ANSWERS- 32 - 44%
what can a child experience with a low Hematocrit? - CORRECT ANSWERS- tachycardia,
lightheadedness, fatigue, dyspnea, pallor
normal wbc for child - CORRECT ANSWERS- 5,000 - 10,000 mm3
normal platelet for child - CORRECT ANSWERS- 150,000-400,000
normal Hgb Hemoglobin for child - CORRECT ANSWERS- 9.5-14 g/dL
normal prealbumin for child - CORRECT ANSWERS- 15-33 mg/dL
, pavlik harness - CORRECT ANSWERS- used for hip dysplasia in infants
Remove only to take baths, place diapers under the harness straps, do not use products
becuase can cause skin irritation, and do not adjust straps
peritonitis - CORRECT ANSWERS- inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the
abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
abdominal distension, chills, irritability, restlessness
scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWERS- should expect to see a unilateral rib hump with hip flexion
peristalis - CORRECT ANSWERS- involuntary waves of muscle involves contractions of the
smooth muscles that push the food toward the stomach
what should you expect with a child following a perforated appendix repair? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- absence of peristalsis
what to do following a lumbar puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERS- apply topical analgesic 1
hr before, place client in prone or flat position for up to 12 hours after, encourage to drink
extra fluids
nursing interventions for a child with an epidural hematoma? - CORRECT ANSWERS- neuro
checks q15mins, avoid suctioning nares, implement seizure activity, position infant midline
slightly elevated
nursing interventions for a child scheudled for a wound debridement? - CORRECT
ANSWERS- apply topical ointment following hydrotherapy, apply gauze after therapy,
administer an analgesic beforehand, and AVOID prophylactic antibiotic therapy
