ATI Nursing Care of Children Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with tonsillitis caused by group A ß-
hemolytic streptococci about the importance of compliance with antibiotic therapy.
What teaching regarding this infection is important to share with the parents? -
Correct answer-Tonsillitis or inflammation of the tonsils caused by beta-hemolytic
streptococci or Streptococcus pyogenes is otherwise known as acute
tonsillopharyngitis, bacterial. In starting antibiotic therapy for acute
tonsillopharyngitis, the parents of the patient must know that the etiologic agent of
the disease is a bacteria that's why an antibiotic is needed for treatment. The nurse
should also inform about the most probable adverse effect of the antibiotic for the
parents to be aware. Lastly, the nurse should inform about antibiotic resistance
because patients opt to stop antibiotic therapy after feeling well, wthout completing
the complete course of antibiotics.
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, A nurse is assessing for strabismus in a pediatric client. Identify three clinical
findings noted with strabismus. - Correct answer-Eyes that appear crossed or an
eye that seems to wander
Uncoordicnated eye movements
Asymmetric corneal light reflex
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for the upcoming discharge of a child who
has a resolving sickle cell crisis. While developing the plan the nurse knows it is
imperative to include what information? - Correct answer-Educate the child and
family about the importance of consuming adequate nutrition and promoting rest.
Teach them about genetic counseling. Educate them to keep the immunizations up-
to-date. Encourage the child to wear medical identification tags or wristband.
Teach parents and child to promote good hand hygiene and avoid people who have
virus/infection/cold. Refer child and family to social services and provide
emotional support.
What are the common causes of iron deficiency anemia and which children are at
risk? - Correct answer-Iron deficiency anemia is usually caused by an inadequate
dietary supply of iron.Children ages 12-16 are at risk due to consuming a diet high
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Questions and Answers
The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with tonsillitis caused by group A ß-
hemolytic streptococci about the importance of compliance with antibiotic therapy.
What teaching regarding this infection is important to share with the parents? -
Correct answer-Tonsillitis or inflammation of the tonsils caused by beta-hemolytic
streptococci or Streptococcus pyogenes is otherwise known as acute
tonsillopharyngitis, bacterial. In starting antibiotic therapy for acute
tonsillopharyngitis, the parents of the patient must know that the etiologic agent of
the disease is a bacteria that's why an antibiotic is needed for treatment. The nurse
should also inform about the most probable adverse effect of the antibiotic for the
parents to be aware. Lastly, the nurse should inform about antibiotic resistance
because patients opt to stop antibiotic therapy after feeling well, wthout completing
the complete course of antibiotics.
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, A nurse is assessing for strabismus in a pediatric client. Identify three clinical
findings noted with strabismus. - Correct answer-Eyes that appear crossed or an
eye that seems to wander
Uncoordicnated eye movements
Asymmetric corneal light reflex
The nurse is developing a teaching plan for the upcoming discharge of a child who
has a resolving sickle cell crisis. While developing the plan the nurse knows it is
imperative to include what information? - Correct answer-Educate the child and
family about the importance of consuming adequate nutrition and promoting rest.
Teach them about genetic counseling. Educate them to keep the immunizations up-
to-date. Encourage the child to wear medical identification tags or wristband.
Teach parents and child to promote good hand hygiene and avoid people who have
virus/infection/cold. Refer child and family to social services and provide
emotional support.
What are the common causes of iron deficiency anemia and which children are at
risk? - Correct answer-Iron deficiency anemia is usually caused by an inadequate
dietary supply of iron.Children ages 12-16 are at risk due to consuming a diet high
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