ATI RN
ATI Nur209 Pediatrics Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
A 5-year-old child postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following pain scales should the nurse use to determine the child's pain level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The FACES scale is appropriate for a 5-year-old, allowing them to express pain visually, unlike FLACC (for non-verbal) or VAS (for older children).
Extract:
A client in labor
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure the baseline fetal heart rate (FHR) during on a client in labor. Which of the following statements is NOT accurate regarding baseline fetal heart rates?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Baseline FHR should be assessed between contractions to avoid temporary changes, ensuring an accurate baseline.
Extract:
An infant post-myelomeningocele repair
Question 3 of 5
An infant has just undergone surgical repair of a myelomeningocele. What is the priority nursing intervention to perform immediately following the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring head circumference is critical to detect hydrocephalus, a common complication post-myelomeningocele repair, due to cerebrospinal fluid obstruction.
Extract:
A postmature infant
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a postmature infant. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Postmature infants have well-defined sole creases and dry, peeling skin due to prolonged gestation, unlike vernix or short nails.
Extract:
Parents of a newborn
Question 5 of 5
The nurse educates the parents on actions to prevent sudden infant death syndrome. Which observation indicates the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the newborn on its back to sleep is the recommended practice to reduce SIDS risk, unlike blankets or pacifier removal.