Ati nursing care of children Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Results of enzyme linked immunosorbent assay testing for an 18 month old infant
who has pneumocystis carinii pneumonia indicate that she is HIV-positive. When
assisting with planning care, the nurse should consider which of the following
factors?
A. The infant mother is likely hiv positive
B. The infant Elisa test results is probably a false positive for hiv
C. Antiretroviral medications are inappropriate for infants and children who have
hiv
D.hiv positive status i I s a contraindication for measles mumps and rubella -
Correct answer-The infants mother is likely HIV positive
A nurse is collecting data from a child who has type 1 diabetes Mellitus. Which of
the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of
hypoglycemia
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,A. Tachypnea
B. Dry mouth
C. Flushed skin
D. Tachycardia - Correct answer-D
A nurse is assisting the provider with an evacuation of gross and fine motor
behaviors in a toddler. Which of the following behaviors is an expected
achievement for a 3 year old child?
A. Walking backward with heel to toe
B. Standing on 1 feet for several seconds
C. Using scissors to cut out shapes
D. Printing letters with a pencil - Correct answer-B
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of an infant who has a cleft. The
parents ask the nurse how long they should wait before the infant should have
corrective surgery. The nurse explains that the parents should wait no longer than 6
to 12 months to avoid which of the following outcomes?
A. Repeated ear infections
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, B. Nutritional deficits
C. Immune system deficits
D. Difficulty with language acquisition - Correct answer-D
A nurse is providing teaching about home care to the parent of a child who has a
newly applied fiberglass leg cast. Which of the following statements should the
nurse include?
A. Monitor the color of your child's toes every 4 hours for 24 hours
B. Your child can scratch the skin inside the car with a small wooden ruler
C. Expect the cast to remain damp for 72 hours
D. You can take your child swimming and give baths as usual - Correct answer-A
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardians of a month old infant about how
to play with the infant. Which of the following play activities should the nurse
suggest for a 4 month old
A. Show the infant a board book with large pictures
B. Imitate the sounds of a different farm animals for the infant
C. Give the infant a large push pull toy
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Questions and Answers
Results of enzyme linked immunosorbent assay testing for an 18 month old infant
who has pneumocystis carinii pneumonia indicate that she is HIV-positive. When
assisting with planning care, the nurse should consider which of the following
factors?
A. The infant mother is likely hiv positive
B. The infant Elisa test results is probably a false positive for hiv
C. Antiretroviral medications are inappropriate for infants and children who have
hiv
D.hiv positive status i I s a contraindication for measles mumps and rubella -
Correct answer-The infants mother is likely HIV positive
A nurse is collecting data from a child who has type 1 diabetes Mellitus. Which of
the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of
hypoglycemia
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,A. Tachypnea
B. Dry mouth
C. Flushed skin
D. Tachycardia - Correct answer-D
A nurse is assisting the provider with an evacuation of gross and fine motor
behaviors in a toddler. Which of the following behaviors is an expected
achievement for a 3 year old child?
A. Walking backward with heel to toe
B. Standing on 1 feet for several seconds
C. Using scissors to cut out shapes
D. Printing letters with a pencil - Correct answer-B
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of an infant who has a cleft. The
parents ask the nurse how long they should wait before the infant should have
corrective surgery. The nurse explains that the parents should wait no longer than 6
to 12 months to avoid which of the following outcomes?
A. Repeated ear infections
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, B. Nutritional deficits
C. Immune system deficits
D. Difficulty with language acquisition - Correct answer-D
A nurse is providing teaching about home care to the parent of a child who has a
newly applied fiberglass leg cast. Which of the following statements should the
nurse include?
A. Monitor the color of your child's toes every 4 hours for 24 hours
B. Your child can scratch the skin inside the car with a small wooden ruler
C. Expect the cast to remain damp for 72 hours
D. You can take your child swimming and give baths as usual - Correct answer-A
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardians of a month old infant about how
to play with the infant. Which of the following play activities should the nurse
suggest for a 4 month old
A. Show the infant a board book with large pictures
B. Imitate the sounds of a different farm animals for the infant
C. Give the infant a large push pull toy
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