ATI RN
ATI Nursing Proctored Pediatric Test Banks Questions
Question 1 of 5
Before administering a food feeding the nurse knows to perform which of the following assessments/
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Before administering a food feeding, the nurse knows to perform assessments related to the GI tract, including bowel sounds, last bowel movement, and distention. These assessments help evaluate the patient's digestive system function and readiness for food intake. In addition, assessing the client's neurologic status, especially the gag reflex, is crucial before initiating feeding to prevent aspiration and ensure safe swallowing. These assessments help ensure the safety and well-being of the patient during the feeding process. Checking the amount of air in the stomach and ensuring that the formula is used directly from the refrigerator are not primary assessments that need to be performed before administering a food feeding.
Question 2 of 5
Failure to thrive (FTT) is a descriptive term given to malnourished infants and young children who fail to meet expected standards of growth. Of the following, the growth parameter that is usually not affected by malnutrition is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Head circumference is less likely to be affected by short-term malnutrition because brain growth is prioritized during infancy and early childhood.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST appropriate age of a child who helps to undress; puts 3 words together (subject, verb, object); and handles spoon well is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These milestones are typically achieved around 24 months.
Question 4 of 5
Mrs. Baker was instructed by the nurse on foods to encourage her child's diet concerning the latter's iron deficiency anemia; which of the following if stated by the mother would indicate the need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yellow vegetables do not contain a significant amount of iron compared to the other options provided (fish, lean meats, and whole-grain breads). Therefore, if Mrs. Baker indicates that she plans to focus on yellow vegetables to address her child's iron deficiency anemia, further instruction would be necessary to help her choose more iron-rich sources of food to improve her child's condition.
Question 5 of 5
Children with secondary nocturnal enuresis may have
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Psychosocial stressors can trigger secondary nocturnal enuresis after a period of dryness.