ATI RN
ATI Custom SP23 N23 N240 Exam 3 Ch 11 24 32 43 44 Questions
Extract:
A 10-month-old infant who is in a cast for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 10-month-old infant who is in a cast for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following strategies should the nurse implement to promote the infant's growth and development?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A small electronic toy stimulates cognitive and sensory development safely. Standing risks hip stress, balloons pose hazards, and diaper changes are hygiene, not developmental.
Extract:
A child who has hemiplegic cerebral palsy
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is developing a plan of care for a child who has hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Which of the following goals is the priority for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Modifying the environment is the priority as it enhances mobility, safety, and independence for a child with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, addressing motor impairments directly. Communication, respite, and self-care are secondary, as they depend on a safe, accessible environment.
Extract:
An adolescent with a lateral curvature of the spine
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a routine physical examination of an adolescent. The provider observes a lateral curvature of the spine. The nurse should expect the provider to document which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scoliosis is characterized by lateral spine curvature.
Torticollis involves neck tilting, kyphosis is outward spinal curvature, and lordosis is inward curvature, none describing lateral deviation.
Extract:
A preschooler who has eczema
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a preschooler who has eczema. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Topical corticosteroids reduce inflammation and itching in eczema, promoting skin healing. Woolen clothes, fabric softeners, and bubble baths irritate the skin, worsening eczema symptoms.
Extract:
A mother immediately following a stillbirth delivery
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a mother immediately following a stillbirth delivery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering private time with the newborn supports grieving and closure, prioritizing emotional needs post-stillbirth. Clergy, transfer, or medication are secondary to this initial step.