ATI CMS Nursing Care of Children Exam Questions & Answers, A+ Guide

ATI CMS Nursing Care of Children Exam Questions & Answers, A+ Guide -Assisting with administration of nasogastric enteral feeding for an infant (x2) - Position the head of crib at 30 degree angle between feedings Planning to administer a nasogastric enteral feeding - Always confirm placement first (with pH- you cannot just auscultate to confirm placement) then aspirate contents Best food options for a child who has phenylketonuria - Child with PKU cannot digest phenylalanine, which is present in most animal products Caring for a child in buck's traction - This is a skin traction of the lower extremity; make sure that knots are away from pulleys, that the leg remains extended, that weights are free-hanging at all times, that blankets do not cover ropes and that the child cannot reach or interfere with the mechanism Converting ounces to mL - 1 oz = 30 mL Dietary recommendations for a child who has celiac disease (x2) - Child with celiac disease cannot process plant protein gluten (present in wheat, barley, rye). Avoid oats b/c usually contaminated with gluten. Rice is okay! Dietary recommendations for child with lactose intolerance - Child needs supplementary calcium and vitamin D intake, as the dairy products that they cannot consume are high in calcium. Also, take lactase when consuming a dairy product. Findings associated with poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis - Oliguria Nutritional needs of the child who has acute postreptococcal glomerulonephritis - Sodium restrictions (they are puffy and edematous and sodium follows water; limit it) Reinforcing Dietary Teaching for a Child who is recovering from Glomerulnephritis - Pick lowest sodium option: apples