ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam Nursing 228 Questions
Extract:
A preschooler
Question 1 of 5
Which food suggestion would be most appropriate for the mother of a preschooler to ensure an adequate intake of calcium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: White beans are a rich, bioavailable source of calcium, ideal for supporting bone health in preschoolers, unlike spinach, which contains oxalates that inhibit calcium absorption.
Extract:
A 3-year-old
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching about accidental poisoning to the family of a 3-year-old. The nurse understands that a child of this age is at increased risk of accidental ingestion due to which sensory alteration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 3-year-old's less discriminating sense of taste increases the risk of ingesting harmful substances, as they may not distinguish dangerous items by taste.
Extract:
A 5-year-old girl
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the motor skills of a 5-year-old girl. Which finding would cause the nurse to be concerned?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drawing a person with only three body parts is typical for a 3-year-old, not a 5-year-old, who should depict six or more parts, indicating a developmental concern.
Extract:
A newborn who is large-for-gestational-age
Question 4 of 5
The nurse prepares to assess a newborn who is considered to be large-for-gestational-age (LGA). Which characteristic would the nurse correlate with this gestational age variation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: LGA newborns often have difficulty arousing to a quiet alert state due to risks like hypoglycemia or polycythemia, a key characteristic to monitor.
Extract:
A 5-month-old boy
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a mother of a 5-month-old boy about introducing solid foods. Which statement by the mother indicates that effective teaching has occurred?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A thin cereal consistency is appropriate for a 5-month-old's first solid food, indicating the mother understands the correct introduction method.