2023 ATI RN NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN PROCTORED TEST
BANK 400 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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A school nurse is assessing a child who has been stung by a bee. The
child’s hand is swelling and the nurse notes that the child has allergies to
insect stings. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect if
the child develops anaphylaxis? (Select all that apply.)
Bradycardia
Nausea
Hypertension
Urticaria
Stridor – ANSWER- Nausea
Uticaria
Stridor
A nurse is caring for a child who has suspected nephrotic syndrome.
Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect?
Platelet count 120,000/mm3
Serum sodium 160 mEq/L
Hgb 9 g/dL
Serum cholesterol 700 mg/dL – ANSWER- Serum cholesterol 700
mg/dL
A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a pulmonary
infection, Which of the following findings is the nurse’s priority?
Blood streaking of the sputum
Dry mucous membranes
Constipation
Inability to clear secretions – ANSWER- Inability to clear secretions
A nurse at a clinic is preparing to administer immunizations to a 5-yearold child. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan
to give?
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)
Pneumococcal (PCV)
Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib)
Hepatitis B (Hep B) – ANSWER- Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis
(DTaP)
A nurse is caring for a child who has epistaxis. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Apply a warm cloth to the bridge of the child’s nose.
Tilt the child’s head back.
Apply continuous pressure to the child’s nose for at least 10 min.
Administer aspirin for the child’s pain. – ANSWER- Apply continuous
pressure to the child’s nose for at least 10 min.
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
Maintain the child on strict bed rest.
Check the child’s blood pressure every 4 hr.
Administer albumin to the child every 8 hr.
Provide the child with a low-carbohydrate diet. – ANSWER- Check the
child’s blood pressure every 4 hr.
A nurse is teaching the parent of a 3-year-old child who has persistent
otitis media about prevention. Which of the following statements by the
parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
“My child should not play around others who have ear infections.”
“We should not smoke around our child.”
“My child should not swim this summer.”
“I will encourage my child to blow his nose forcefully when he has a
cold.” – ANSWER- “We should not smoke around our child.”
A nurse is caring for a 4-month-old child who has acute otitis media and
a fever of 38.3C (101F). Which of the following medications should the
nurse administer?
Diphenhydramine
Furosemide
Amoxicillin
Ibuprofen – ANSWER- Amoxicillin
A nurse is caring for a child who is in the emergency department after
ingesting a bottle of acetaminophen. Which of the following medications
should the nurse plan to administer?
Digoxin immune fab
Acetylcysteine
Naloxone
Vitamin K – ANSWER- Acetylcysteine
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has sickle cell anemia.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Apply cool compresses to the painful area.
Initiate contact isolation precautions.
Give the child flavored popsicles.
Administer phytonadione. – ANSWER- Give the child flavored
popsicles.
A nurse is preparing a school-age child for a tonsillectomy. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Schedule the child for a preoperative visit to the facility.
Inform the child he will be put to sleep during the procedure.
Read the child a story about a cartoon character having a similar
operation.
Tell the child the appointment is to have his throat checked. –
ANSWER- Schedule the child for a preoperative visit to the facility.
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has pneumonia. The child’s
mother left 2 hr ago and he is currently experiencing the separation
anxiety stages of despair. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect?
Crying and screaming
Inactive and thumb sucking
Shows interest in toys around him
Attempts to escape and find parent – ANSWER- Inactive and thumb
sucking
A nurse is caring for a child who has tetralogy of Fallot. Which of the
following laboratory values should the nurse expect to find?
Platelet count of 20,000/mm3
WBC 4,000/mm3
Thyroid stimulating hormone 7.0 microunits/mL
RBC 6.8 million/uL – ANSWER- RBC 6.8 million/uL
A nurse is teaching parents of a 10-year-old child who has irondeficiency anemia. Which of the following statements by a parent
indicates an understandings of the teaching?
“I will give my child an iron tablet once each day at bedtime.”
“I will administer the iron tablet with orange juice.”
“I will encourage my child to take an antacid with the iron tablet.”
“I will crush the iron tablet prior to giving it to my child.” – ANSWER-
“I will administer the iron tablet with orange juice.”