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ATI NURS 37500 Maternal Newborn exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Toddler at a well-child visit
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler at a well-child visit. At what point in the physical examination should the nurse examine the child's tympanic membrane?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Examining the tympanic membrane at the end prevents distress early in the exam, ensuring a more cooperative child.
Extract:
4-year-old child with croup who wet the bed overnight
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has croup and wet the bed overnight. When the parents visit the next day, the nurse explains the situation and one of the parents says, 'She never wets the bed at home. I am so embarrassed.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regression in toileting is common in hospitalized children due to stress; reassuring parents that skills will return is supportive.
Extract:
Parent of a newborn
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching about crib safety with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing extra blankets reduces the risk of suffocation and SIDS, demonstrating understanding of safe sleep practices.
Extract:
Newborn infant
Question 4 of 5
In which of the following areas should a nurse administer an injection for a newborn infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The vastus lateralis is a safe, well-developed site for IM injections in newborns.
Extract:
Newborn receiving a vitamin K injection
Question 5 of 5
A parent asks the nurse why the newborn is getting a vitamin K injection in the birth room. The nurse explains that the injection is necessary because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin K is essential for clotting, and newborns have low stores, requiring supplementation to prevent bleeding disorders.