ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
2-year-old child who is hospitalized
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who is hospitalized and throws a tantrum when his parent leaves. Which of the following toys should the nurse provide to alleviate the child's stress?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A stuffed animal provides comfort and emotional support, acting as a transitional object to help a toddler cope with separation anxiety during hospitalization.
Extract:
Child with several bruises
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child and notes several bruises. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obtaining a detailed history is the first step to understand the cause of bruises, guiding whether further action like reporting abuse is needed.
Extract:
4-month-old boy at a scheduled visit
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 4-month-old boy during a scheduled visit. Which findings might suggest a developmental problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lack of babbling by 4 months may indicate a language development delay, as babbling typically begins around this age.
Extract:
Crying newborn
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing the fontanels of a crying newborn and notes that the posterior fontanel pulsates and briefly bulges. What do these findings indicate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulsation and brief bulging of the fontanel during crying are normal in newborns due to flexibility of the skull and changes in intracranial pressure, not indicative of pathology.
Extract:
Four children with various conditions
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing data for four children. Which of the following children should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe chest pain in a child with sickle cell anemia suggests a vaso-occlusive crisis, potentially life-threatening, requiring immediate assessment.