ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
New parents of an infant.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to new parents of an infant. Which information would be most important to stress with the parents to promote the infant's development of trust?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consistently responding to the baby's needs is critical for developing trust and a secure attachment, as it helps the baby feel safe and cared for.
Extract:
An 18-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the toddler is sitting quietly in the corner of the crib, sucking her thumb, and turns away from the nurse.
Question 2 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: D
Rationale: Regression is when a child reverts to earlier behaviors, such as thumb-sucking, as a coping mechanism in response to stress or separation from the primary caregiver.
Extract:
A 10-year-old child who will be hospitalized for an extended period of time.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 10-year-old child who will be hospitalized for an extended period of time. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to meet the client's psychosocial needs according to Erikson?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the child to complete school work helps maintain a sense of normalcy and supports the child's need for achievement and competence, central to Erikson's stage of industry vs. inferiority.
Extract:
A 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following repair of a cleft lip and palate. The provider prescribes restraints.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following repair of a cleft lip and palate. The provider prescribes restraints. The nurse should apply which of the following types of restraints for this infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elbow restraints are typically used for infants following oral surgeries to prevent them from putting their hands to their mouth, important for cleft lip and palate repairs.
Extract:
Parents of school-age boys.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is developing a health program for the parents of school-age boys. Which of the following information about pubescent changes should the nurse include in the program?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Puberty might be considered delayed if there are no scrotal changes by the age of 11 years, as testicular enlargement is one of the earliest signs of puberty in boys.