ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
3-year-old daughter with vomiting and diarrhea for 36 hours
Question 1 of 5
A mother brings her 3-year-old daughter to the emergency department because the child has been vomiting and having diarrhea for the past 36 hours. When assessing this child's temperature, which method would be least appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rectal temperature measurement is less appropriate in a child with diarrhea due to discomfort and potential inaccuracy.
Extract:
18-month-old toddler hospitalized for 10 days
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the nurse observes the toddler sitting quietly in the corner of the crib, sucking her thumb. When the nurse approaches the crib, the toddler turns away from the nurse. The nurse should understand that these behaviors indicate which of the following developmental reactions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The toddler's quiet behavior, thumb-sucking, and avoidance indicate anxiety, a common response to separation and hospitalization stress.
Extract:
8-year-old boy's gross motor skills
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the gross motor skills of an 8-year-old boy. Which interview question would facilitate this assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about sports directly assesses gross motor skills, which involve large muscle groups used in physical activities.
Extract:
Child's abdominal assessment
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a child. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow.
Correct Answer: C,A,D,B
Rationale: The sequence is inspection, auscultation, superficial palpation, deep palpation to avoid altering findings and ensure a thorough assessment.
Extract:
Children and pharmacokinetics of drugs
Question 5 of 5
When describing the differences affecting the pharmacokinetics of drugs administered to children, which would the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intramuscular drug absorption is relatively constant in children, making it a reliable administration route compared to variable subcutaneous or oral absorption.