Nursing Care of Children VATI Questions with
Answers 2026/2027
1. A nurse is assisting with the discharge of a child who has a new prescription
for an oral antibiotic. Which of following should the nurse include in the
discharge instructions? - ANSWER-- Reason the child is taking the
medication
- Written information about the medication
- Adverse effects of the medication
2. A parent expresses concern to the nurse about his 5 year old child's
stuttering. Which of the following statements is an appropriate nursing
response? - ANSWER-Look directly at your son when he is speaking
3. A nurse is collecting data from a 10 month old infant. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - ANSWER-The
infant does not sit steadily without support
4. A nurse is caring for a 3 year old child who weighs 33lb and has had 160mL
of urine output during the past 8hr. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take? - ANSWER-Continue to monitor the client
- The child's urine output should be 1mL/kg/hr.
5. A nurse is preparing to apply a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA)
cream prior to inserting an intravenous catheter on a preschool-age child.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - ANSWER--
Cover the treated area with a transparent occlusive dressing
- Apply the medication an hr before the procedure begins
- Use a facial pain rating scale to evaluate effectiveness of the treatment
6. A school-age child is brought to the ED with a 2-day history of nausea,
vomiting, and report of severe right lower quadrant pain. The child's WBC is
17,000/mm3 so appendicitis is suspected. Which of the following statements
made by the child is most concerning to the nurse? - ANSWER-"My belly
doesn't hurt anymore"
, 7. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a school- age child who
has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make? - ANSWER-"Repeat back to me what to do if your child has
trouble breathing"
8. A nurse has accepted a position on a pediatric unit and is learning more
about psychosocial development. Place Erikson's stages of psychosocial
development in order from birth through age 18yrs. - ANSWER-- Trust vs.
mistrust
- Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
- Initiative vs. guilt
- Industry vs. inferiority
- Identity vs. role confusion
9. A nurse is providing care to a group of adolescent clients. Which of the
following client situations should be reported to the provider immediately? -
ANSWER-A client's blood pressure changes from 112/60mm Hg to
90/54mmHg when standing
10.A nurse is checking a school-age child for pediculosis capitis. The nurse
understands that which of the following manifestations is a definitive
indication of this condition? - ANSWER-Firmly attached white particles on
the hair
11.A nurse is planning care for a child with suspected epiglottitis. Which of the
following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take? - ANSWER-Place
client in an upright position
12.A nurse is caring for a child following an open reduction and internal
fixation of a fractured femur and application of a cast. The cast has a
window cut in it for viewing of the incision. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Perform neurovascular checks of the
affected extremity
13.A nurse is collecting data about a 2yr old client who has AIDS. Bases on the
client's risk for opportunistic infections associated with this diagnosis, the
nurse should inspect the inside of the child's mouth for - ANSWER-
Candidiasis
Answers 2026/2027
1. A nurse is assisting with the discharge of a child who has a new prescription
for an oral antibiotic. Which of following should the nurse include in the
discharge instructions? - ANSWER-- Reason the child is taking the
medication
- Written information about the medication
- Adverse effects of the medication
2. A parent expresses concern to the nurse about his 5 year old child's
stuttering. Which of the following statements is an appropriate nursing
response? - ANSWER-Look directly at your son when he is speaking
3. A nurse is collecting data from a 10 month old infant. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - ANSWER-The
infant does not sit steadily without support
4. A nurse is caring for a 3 year old child who weighs 33lb and has had 160mL
of urine output during the past 8hr. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take? - ANSWER-Continue to monitor the client
- The child's urine output should be 1mL/kg/hr.
5. A nurse is preparing to apply a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA)
cream prior to inserting an intravenous catheter on a preschool-age child.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - ANSWER--
Cover the treated area with a transparent occlusive dressing
- Apply the medication an hr before the procedure begins
- Use a facial pain rating scale to evaluate effectiveness of the treatment
6. A school-age child is brought to the ED with a 2-day history of nausea,
vomiting, and report of severe right lower quadrant pain. The child's WBC is
17,000/mm3 so appendicitis is suspected. Which of the following statements
made by the child is most concerning to the nurse? - ANSWER-"My belly
doesn't hurt anymore"
, 7. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a school- age child who
has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make? - ANSWER-"Repeat back to me what to do if your child has
trouble breathing"
8. A nurse has accepted a position on a pediatric unit and is learning more
about psychosocial development. Place Erikson's stages of psychosocial
development in order from birth through age 18yrs. - ANSWER-- Trust vs.
mistrust
- Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
- Initiative vs. guilt
- Industry vs. inferiority
- Identity vs. role confusion
9. A nurse is providing care to a group of adolescent clients. Which of the
following client situations should be reported to the provider immediately? -
ANSWER-A client's blood pressure changes from 112/60mm Hg to
90/54mmHg when standing
10.A nurse is checking a school-age child for pediculosis capitis. The nurse
understands that which of the following manifestations is a definitive
indication of this condition? - ANSWER-Firmly attached white particles on
the hair
11.A nurse is planning care for a child with suspected epiglottitis. Which of the
following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take? - ANSWER-Place
client in an upright position
12.A nurse is caring for a child following an open reduction and internal
fixation of a fractured femur and application of a cast. The cast has a
window cut in it for viewing of the incision. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Perform neurovascular checks of the
affected extremity
13.A nurse is collecting data about a 2yr old client who has AIDS. Bases on the
client's risk for opportunistic infections associated with this diagnosis, the
nurse should inspect the inside of the child's mouth for - ANSWER-
Candidiasis
