ATI Nursing Care of Children Exam Questions With Accurate
Answers.
Nephrotic syndrome - accurate answers-Expected lab values:
- Increased platelet count (150k-400k)
- Decreased sodium levels (135-145)
- w/in or elevated hgb (11.5-15.5)
- Increased cholesterol (>170)
Immunizations: DTaP - accurate answers-Booster at 4-6
Immunizations: PCV and Hib - accurate answers-2 months, 4 months, 6
months, 12-18 months
Immunizations: Hep B - accurate answers-Birth, 1-2 months, 6-18 months
Cerebral Palsy - accurate answers-Have spastic muscles. May require
botulinum toxin A.
Infant injx site - accurate answers-Vastus lateralis (thigh)
Cystic fibrosis priority - accurate answers-Ability to clear secretions
Requires pancrelipase that helps w/ digestions
Iron deficiency anema - accurate answers-Give tab w/ oj for increased
absorption
Can cause gastric upset, spread out dose
Pre-op: school age child - accurate answers-Show child facility, explain what
will happen
Pre op: Preschooler/toddler - accurate answers-Read a cartoon book
Varicella rash - accurate answers-Vesicular rash that ruptures and crusts over
Fifth disease rash - accurate answers-Red cheeks -> red body -> fades
centrally
, Tetanus - accurate answers-NO RASH
Symptoms include lockjaw and muscle rigidity
Measles rash - accurate answers-Koplik spots
Acute glomerulonephritis - accurate answers-Check BP q 4-6 hrs
Limit sodium intake
Meal ex: grilled chicken, sliced pears, apple juice
When to administer albumin - accurate answers-When child has extreme
edema
Bone marrow aspiration - accurate answers-NO antibiotics
Prone position
Apply pressure dressing over area
Lumbar puncture - accurate answers-May cause headache
Epistaxis - accurate answers-Nosebleed
How to treat epistaxis - accurate answers-sit upright and apply pressure for
10 minutes
NO aspirin/warm cloth/tilting head
Phytonadione - accurate answers-Vitamin K
Helps blood clot
Treats excessive bleeding (ex: warfarin overdose)
How to cause vasoconstriction - accurate answers-Use cool compress
How to cause vasodilation - accurate answers-Use warm compress
Contact isolation precautions: Illnesses - accurate answers-C. Diff
Sickle cell anemia - accurate answers-Give popsicles for hydration to prevent
sickling
Anaphylaxis allergic reaction symptoms - accurate answers-Nausea
Answers.
Nephrotic syndrome - accurate answers-Expected lab values:
- Increased platelet count (150k-400k)
- Decreased sodium levels (135-145)
- w/in or elevated hgb (11.5-15.5)
- Increased cholesterol (>170)
Immunizations: DTaP - accurate answers-Booster at 4-6
Immunizations: PCV and Hib - accurate answers-2 months, 4 months, 6
months, 12-18 months
Immunizations: Hep B - accurate answers-Birth, 1-2 months, 6-18 months
Cerebral Palsy - accurate answers-Have spastic muscles. May require
botulinum toxin A.
Infant injx site - accurate answers-Vastus lateralis (thigh)
Cystic fibrosis priority - accurate answers-Ability to clear secretions
Requires pancrelipase that helps w/ digestions
Iron deficiency anema - accurate answers-Give tab w/ oj for increased
absorption
Can cause gastric upset, spread out dose
Pre-op: school age child - accurate answers-Show child facility, explain what
will happen
Pre op: Preschooler/toddler - accurate answers-Read a cartoon book
Varicella rash - accurate answers-Vesicular rash that ruptures and crusts over
Fifth disease rash - accurate answers-Red cheeks -> red body -> fades
centrally
, Tetanus - accurate answers-NO RASH
Symptoms include lockjaw and muscle rigidity
Measles rash - accurate answers-Koplik spots
Acute glomerulonephritis - accurate answers-Check BP q 4-6 hrs
Limit sodium intake
Meal ex: grilled chicken, sliced pears, apple juice
When to administer albumin - accurate answers-When child has extreme
edema
Bone marrow aspiration - accurate answers-NO antibiotics
Prone position
Apply pressure dressing over area
Lumbar puncture - accurate answers-May cause headache
Epistaxis - accurate answers-Nosebleed
How to treat epistaxis - accurate answers-sit upright and apply pressure for
10 minutes
NO aspirin/warm cloth/tilting head
Phytonadione - accurate answers-Vitamin K
Helps blood clot
Treats excessive bleeding (ex: warfarin overdose)
How to cause vasoconstriction - accurate answers-Use cool compress
How to cause vasodilation - accurate answers-Use warm compress
Contact isolation precautions: Illnesses - accurate answers-C. Diff
Sickle cell anemia - accurate answers-Give popsicles for hydration to prevent
sickling
Anaphylaxis allergic reaction symptoms - accurate answers-Nausea
