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ATI Nur209 Pediatrics Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
A newborn
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn and assessing newborn reflexes. To elicit the Moro reflex, the nurse should take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Moro reflex is triggered by a sudden noise like a sharp clap, causing the infant to extend arms and fingers.
Extract:
A full-term infant whose parents are Asian with blue-gray sacral discoloration
Question 2 of 5
When preforming an initial assessment on a full-term infant whose parents are Asian, the nurse notes a blue-gray discoloration across the sacrum of the newborn. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mongolian spots are normal congenital findings in some ethnic groups, requiring only documentation to distinguish from bruising.
Extract:
A menopausal woman who opts not to use hormone therapy
Question 3 of 5
When advising a menopausal woman who opts not to use hormone therapy, which self-care measure should be emphasized as the most important?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises (e.g., walking, strength training) help maintain bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis in menopausal women, which is critical due to decreased estrogen levels.
Extract:
A preterm newborn
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a preterm newborn. Which of the following nursing interventions to promote development should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clustering care minimizes stress and promotes growth in preterm newborns, unlike bright lighting, muscle extension, or fingertip calming.
Extract:
A child in sickle cell crisis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is in sickle cell crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe pain is the hallmark of sickle cell crisis due to vaso-occlusion, blocking blood flow to tissues.