,ATI RN NURSING CARE
OF CHILDREN 2023/2024
PROCTORED EXAM –
LEVEL 3. (Complete)
2024 –2025
,
, ATI RN NURSING CARE OF
CHILDREN 2023/2024 PROCTORED
EXAM - LEVEL3. [Complete Edition]
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2023/2024 Proctored Exam - Level 3
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child who has a suspected diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic
leukemia (ALL). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Petechiae
B. Bradycardia
C. Hyperactivity
D. Weight gain
Answer: A. Petechiae
Rationale: Petechiae are small, red or purple spots caused by bleeding into the skin, which is a
common finding in children with ALL due to thrombocytopenia (low platelet count).
Question 2
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Administer pancreatic enzymes with meals and snacks.
B. Restrict the child’s salt intake.
C. Limit the child’s fluid intake.
D. Provide a low-calorie diet.
Answer: A. Administer pancreatic enzymes with meals and snacks.
Rationale: Children with cystic fibrosis often have pancreatic insufficiency, requiring pancreatic
enzymes to aid in digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a congenital heart defect. Which of the following defects
is associated with increased pulmonary blood flow?
A. Tetralogy of Fallot
B. Coarctation of the aorta
OF CHILDREN 2023/2024
PROCTORED EXAM –
LEVEL 3. (Complete)
2024 –2025
,
, ATI RN NURSING CARE OF
CHILDREN 2023/2024 PROCTORED
EXAM - LEVEL3. [Complete Edition]
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2023/2024 Proctored Exam - Level 3
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child who has a suspected diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic
leukemia (ALL). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Petechiae
B. Bradycardia
C. Hyperactivity
D. Weight gain
Answer: A. Petechiae
Rationale: Petechiae are small, red or purple spots caused by bleeding into the skin, which is a
common finding in children with ALL due to thrombocytopenia (low platelet count).
Question 2
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Administer pancreatic enzymes with meals and snacks.
B. Restrict the child’s salt intake.
C. Limit the child’s fluid intake.
D. Provide a low-calorie diet.
Answer: A. Administer pancreatic enzymes with meals and snacks.
Rationale: Children with cystic fibrosis often have pancreatic insufficiency, requiring pancreatic
enzymes to aid in digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a congenital heart defect. Which of the following defects
is associated with increased pulmonary blood flow?
A. Tetralogy of Fallot
B. Coarctation of the aorta
