[ATI] SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS OF
NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN (CH. 8-
11) QUIZZES WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS.
What is the preferred route of med administration for children? ANSWER :-PO
Do / do not mix medication with formula. ANSWER :-do NOT; infant may not take the entire feeding,
and medication can alter taste of formula.
What position should infant be in for po med administration? ANSWER :-Semi-reclining
What position should small child be in for po med administration? ANSWER :-Upright position
Strategies to administer medication atraumatically ANSWER :-Mix meds in a small amount of
nonessential food (applesauce/sherbet)
Offer juice, a soft drink or snack after administration
Add flavoring to meds as possible
Use a nipple to allow the infant to suck the medication
How to administer medications via feeding tube ANSWER :-Confirm placement.
Use liquid formulation.
Do not add med to formula bag.
Flush with water to clear tubing of residual meds.
Position for optic medication administration ANSWER :-Place child in supine or sitting position
Extend child's head and ask the child to look up
Pull the LOWER eyelid downward and apply medication in the pocket
, Administer ointments before nap or bedtime
At what times should optic ointments be administered? ANSWER :-Before nap or bedtime
To decrease unpleasant taste after optic med administration, nurse should ANSWER :-apply light
pressure to the lacrimal punctum for 1 min to prevent unpleasant taste.
When administering otic medication to child younger than 3 years old, nurse should ANSWER :-pull the
pinna downward and straight back
When administering otic medication to child older than 3 years, nurse shouldL ANSWER :-pull pinna
upward and straight back
T/F: After otic medication, massage outer area for a few minutes following administration. ANSWER :-
True
Otic medications should be administered cold / hot / room temperature. ANSWER :-room temp; allow
refrigerated meds to warm to room temp prior to administration.
How to "aim" nasal medications ANSWER :-Insert tip into the naris vertically, then angle it prior to
administration.
After giving rectal suppository, nurse should: ANSWER :-hold buttocks gently together for 5-10
minutes.
T/F: When giving aerosol medication, parents should not hold child. ANSWER :-False; nurse should
allow parents to hold children during treatment and provide distraction.
Needle used to administer intradermal medication ANSWER :-TB syringe with 26- to 30-gauge needle
with an intradermal bevel.
NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN (CH. 8-
11) QUIZZES WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS.
What is the preferred route of med administration for children? ANSWER :-PO
Do / do not mix medication with formula. ANSWER :-do NOT; infant may not take the entire feeding,
and medication can alter taste of formula.
What position should infant be in for po med administration? ANSWER :-Semi-reclining
What position should small child be in for po med administration? ANSWER :-Upright position
Strategies to administer medication atraumatically ANSWER :-Mix meds in a small amount of
nonessential food (applesauce/sherbet)
Offer juice, a soft drink or snack after administration
Add flavoring to meds as possible
Use a nipple to allow the infant to suck the medication
How to administer medications via feeding tube ANSWER :-Confirm placement.
Use liquid formulation.
Do not add med to formula bag.
Flush with water to clear tubing of residual meds.
Position for optic medication administration ANSWER :-Place child in supine or sitting position
Extend child's head and ask the child to look up
Pull the LOWER eyelid downward and apply medication in the pocket
, Administer ointments before nap or bedtime
At what times should optic ointments be administered? ANSWER :-Before nap or bedtime
To decrease unpleasant taste after optic med administration, nurse should ANSWER :-apply light
pressure to the lacrimal punctum for 1 min to prevent unpleasant taste.
When administering otic medication to child younger than 3 years old, nurse should ANSWER :-pull the
pinna downward and straight back
When administering otic medication to child older than 3 years, nurse shouldL ANSWER :-pull pinna
upward and straight back
T/F: After otic medication, massage outer area for a few minutes following administration. ANSWER :-
True
Otic medications should be administered cold / hot / room temperature. ANSWER :-room temp; allow
refrigerated meds to warm to room temp prior to administration.
How to "aim" nasal medications ANSWER :-Insert tip into the naris vertically, then angle it prior to
administration.
After giving rectal suppository, nurse should: ANSWER :-hold buttocks gently together for 5-10
minutes.
T/F: When giving aerosol medication, parents should not hold child. ANSWER :-False; nurse should
allow parents to hold children during treatment and provide distraction.
Needle used to administer intradermal medication ANSWER :-TB syringe with 26- to 30-gauge needle
with an intradermal bevel.
