ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
Infant's vital signs
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure an infant's vital signs. The nurse should use which of the following sites to assess a heart rate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auscultating the apex of the heart provides the most accurate heart rate measurement in infants due to their small size and anatomy.
Extract:
9-year-old child receiving acetaminophen PRN
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is administering acetaminophen PRN to a 9-year-old child on the pediatric ward of the hospital. Which answers reflect nursing actions that follow the rules of the rights of pediatric medication administration? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Checking the last dosage time and calculating dosage by weight ensure safe administration, adhering to the rights of medication administration (right time, right dose).
Extract:
18-month-old toddler hospitalized for 10 days
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the nurse observes the toddler sitting quietly in the corner of the crib, sucking her thumb. When the nurse approaches the crib, the toddler turns away from the nurse. The nurse should understand that these behaviors indicate which of the following developmental reactions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The toddler's quiet behavior, thumb-sucking, and avoidance indicate anxiety, a common response to separation and hospitalization stress.
Extract:
2-week-old girl
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is promoting a healthy diet to guide a mother when feeding her 2-week-old girl. Which is the most effective anticipatory guidance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discouraging fruit juice aligns with recommendations to avoid unnecessary calories and dental risks in infants under 1 year.
Extract:
Four children with various conditions
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing data for four children. Which of the following children should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe chest pain in a child with sickle cell anemia suggests a vaso-occlusive crisis, potentially life-threatening, requiring immediate assessment.