ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam Nursing 228 Questions
Extract:
A neonate with Erb's palsy
Question 1 of 5
A neonate is diagnosed with Erb's palsy after birth. The parents are concerned about their neonate's limp arm. The nurse explains the neonate will be scheduled to receive what recommended treatment for this condition first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Physical therapy, with gentle exercises, is the first-line treatment for Erb's palsy to improve muscle function and mobility, optimizing recovery.
Extract:
A 2-year-old child adopted from Guatemala
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is examining a 2-year-old child who was adopted from Guatemala. What would be a priority screening for this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Screening for infectious diseases is critical for internationally adopted children to detect prevalent conditions from their country of origin, prioritizing health safety.
Extract:
An 8-year-old boy
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: B
Rationale: Asking about sports participation directly assesses gross motor skills like running and jumping, relevant to an 8-year-old's physical abilities.
Extract:
Adolescents
Question 4 of 5
The school nurse knows that dating is a milestone for adolescents. Which statement accurately describes a trend in teen dating?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Most teens experience at least one romantic relationship by late adolescence, a common developmental milestone, unlike the other trends described.
Extract:
A newborn who is large-for-gestational-age
Question 5 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.