ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn I Questions
Extract:
8-month-old child who starts to cry when his parents leave
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 8-month-old child who starts to cry when his parents leave. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the parents?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is normal for an 8-month-old child to show signs of separation anxiety when their parents leave. This is a part of their normal development where they start to understand object permanence - the concept that things and people exist even when they're out of sight.
Extract:
2-month-old infant whose provider applied a Pavlik harness 1 week earlier for the treatment of developmental hip dysplasia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the mother of a 2-month-old infant whose provider applied a Pavlik harness 1 week earlier for the treatment of developmental hip dysplasia. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the baby's skin three times a day is important to prevent skin irritation or breakdown under the harness.
Extract:
child just returned to the floor from surgery in which a clubfoot was repaired
Question 3 of 5
What would be included in the plan of care for a child just returned to the floor from surgery in which a clubfoot was repaired? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: The correct answer is A, B, C, and D. After a clubfoot repair surgery, the plan of care should include observing for skin irritation, keeping the cast uncovered to allow drying, assessing the color of toes, and checking toes for capillary refill. Keeping the casted leg lowered is not recommended as it can lead to swelling.
Extract:
infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asymmetric thigh folds are a common finding in infants with DDH, as the affected hip may be dislocated or subluxated, leading to a difference in thigh fold appearance.
Extract:
3-month-old infant using an oral medication syringe
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral elixir to a 3-month-old infant using an oral medication syringe. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the syringe to the side of the infant's tongue prevents the medication from being administered too quickly and reduces the risk of choking.