ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
Toddler
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler. Which of the following statements should the nurse use when preparing to obtain the child's vital signs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A simple, clear statement like "I am going to listen to your heart" is understandable to a toddler, fostering trust and cooperation.
Extract:
Newborn's respiratory rate
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel to measure a newborn's respiratory rate. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of why the respiratory rate should be counted for a complete minute?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newborns have irregular breathing patterns, necessitating a full minute count for an accurate respiratory rate assessment.
Extract:
6-month-old infant receiving digoxin
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a 6-month-old infant. Prior to administering the dose, the nurse measures the apical heart rate. The nurse should withhold the dose if the infant's apical heart rate is less than what rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate below 90 bpm in a 6-month-old indicates potential bradycardia, warranting withholding digoxin to avoid toxicity.
Extract:
10-year-old girl with breast buds
Question 4 of 5
After assessing a 10-year-old girl, the nurse documents the appearance of breast buds, identifying this as what body change?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thelarche is the onset of breast bud development, marking the beginning of puberty in girls, typically around 8-13 years.
Extract:
Child weighing 28 lb receiving acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose to a child who weighs 28 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 120 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Converting 28 lb to 12.73 kg, the dose is 127.3 mg (10 mg/kg). With 120 mg/5 mL, 127.3 mg requires 5.3 mL (127.3 * 5 / 120).