ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam Study Guide 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Nurse cautioning mother of 8 mo infant about safety. Which statement by mother indicates understanding of safety for infant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct
Answer: A
Rationale: Removing the crib gym is crucial as it can pose a choking hazard. Infants should sleep on a firm mattress to reduce the risk of suffocation, making option B incorrect. Option C is unsafe as soft pillows increase the risk of suffocation. Option D, while mentioning a safety gate, doesn't directly address infant safety.
Question 2 of 5
Nurse reviewing car seat safety with parents of 1 mo infant. When reviewing this, which instructions should nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Position car seat so that infant is rear-facing. This is crucial for newborn safety as it reduces the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Rear-facing car seats provide optimal support for the infant's head, neck, and spine.
Choice A is incorrect because a 5-point harness is recommended for infants for better protection.
Choice C is incorrect as the back seat is the safest location for a car seat.
Choice D is incorrect because soft padding can compress in a crash, leading to injury.
Question 3 of 5
Mother of 7 mo infant tells nurse that her baby has been fussy with occasional loose stools since she started feeding him fruits & veggies. Which responses by nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale:
Correct
Answer: B, C, D
Rationale:
B: Making a list of foods eaten helps identify potential triggers causing the baby's symptoms.
C: Asking about specific foods helps pinpoint if a particular food is causing the issues.
D: Inquiring about vomiting helps assess if the baby's symptoms could be due to a more serious underlying issue.
Incorrect
Choices:
A: Bananas may not necessarily help with loose stools, and adding new foods without identifying the problem isn't ideal.
E: Not all babies react with indigestion to new foods, making this statement too general and not helpful in this case.
Question 4 of 5
Nurse is giving presentation about accident prevention to group of parents & toddlers. Which strategies should nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: The correct answers are A, C, and D. A: Keeping toxic agents in locked cabinets prevents toddlers from accessing harmful substances. C: Turning pot handles toward the back of the stove reduces the risk of toddlers pulling them down. D: Placing safety gates across stairways prevents toddlers from falling down stairs. These strategies are crucial for accident prevention.
Incorrect choices: B: Keeping toilet seats up can lead to toddlers falling into the toilet. E: Making sure balloons are fully inflated increases the risk of choking hazards.
Question 5 of 5
Nurse planning diversionary activities for children on an inpatient unit. Which should nurse incorporate as appropriate play activities for toddler? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: The correct activities for a toddler include filling & emptying containers (
C) to promote sensory exploration, playing with blocks (
D) for fine motor skills and spatial awareness, and looking at books (E) to encourage language development and cognitive skills. Building simple models (
A) may be too complex for toddlers. Working with clay (
B) can pose a choking hazard. The other options are not developmentally appropriate for toddlers.