ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
6-month-old infant receiving digoxin
Question 1 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:
Child descending stairs
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who is descending stairs by placing both feet on each step and holding on to the railing. The nurse should understand that these actions are developmentally appropriate at which of the following ages?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 3 years, children typically descend stairs by placing both feet on each step and holding the railing, reflecting their developing coordination and balance.
Extract:
Male toddler with lordosis
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is examining the posture of a male toddler and notes lordosis. What would be the appropriate reaction of the nurse to this finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lordosis is a normal, temporary condition in toddlers due to developing posture, typically resolving without intervention.
Extract:
3-year-old girl at physical assessment
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing a physical assessment of a 3-year-old girl. What finding would be a concern for the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An open anterior fontanel at 3 years is concerning, as it typically closes by 18 months, suggesting a potential developmental issue.
Extract:
5-year-old girl's motor skills
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the motor skills of a 5-year-old girl. Which finding would cause the nurse to be concerned?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drawing a person with only three body parts at 5 years may indicate a fine motor or cognitive delay, as more detailed drawings are expected.