ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Unit 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is planning a community health program for school-age children.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning a community health program for school-age children. According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which activity would best support the developmental task of this age group?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Team sports promote social interaction and competence, aligning with Erikson's industry vs. inferiority stage. Solitary play and dependence on parents are inappropriate for this age, and focusing only on academics neglects social development.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a school-aged child who is hospitalized.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-aged child who is hospitalized. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote the client's engagement and general well-being?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decorating the room with personal items promotes comfort and engagement. Strict bed rest, limited visits, or medical jargon can hinder emotional well-being and understanding.
Extract:
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Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are characteristics of conservation in school-aged children? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Conservation in school-aged children involves understanding that quantity remains constant despite appearance changes, as in water or clay examples. Misbeliefs about sandwiches or glass shapes indicate a lack of conservation.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is experiencing an acute asthma attack.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following findings indicates improvement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased stridor indicates reduced airway obstruction, a sign of asthma improvement. Hydration and temperature are not specific indicators, and a barking cough is associated with croup, not asthma.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who is suspected of having pertussis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is suspected of having pertussis. The nurse should recognize that the pathophysiology of pertussis includes which of the following?
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Pertussis, caused by Bordetella pertussis, involves bacterial toxins damaging cilia, leading to inflammation and thick secretions that are hard to expel. It affects the respiratory tract, not just nostrils, and is bacterial, not viral.