ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam Nursing 228 Questions
Extract:
A preterm newborn with an omphalocele
Question 1 of 5
A preterm newborn is admitted to the neonatal intensive care with the diagnosis of an omphalocele. What nursing actions would the nurse perform? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Minimizing fluid loss, maintaining perfusion, and protecting exposed abdominal contents prevent dehydration, ischemia, and infection in omphalocele care.
Extract:
A preschooler
Question 2 of 5
Which food suggestion would be most appropriate for the mother of a preschooler to ensure an adequate intake of calcium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: White beans are a rich, bioavailable source of calcium, ideal for supporting bone health in preschoolers, unlike spinach, which contains oxalates that inhibit calcium absorption.
Extract:
A small-for-gestational age infant with ineffective thermoregulation
Question 3 of 5
A small-for-gestational age infant is admitted to the observational care unit with the nursing diagnosis of ineffective thermoregulation related to lack of fat stores as evidenced by persistent low temperatures. Which are appropriate nursing interventions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Minimizing kangaroo care, frequent temperature checks, skin-to-skin contact, environmental assessment, and maternal history review address heat loss and risk factors, while warm baths risk overheating.
Extract:
A 30 weeks' gestation neonate with low Apgar scores, respiratory distress syndrome, and exchange transfusion for anemia
Question 4 of 5
A 30 weeks' gestation neonate born with low Apgar scores is in the neonatal intensive care unit with respiratory distress syndrome and underwent an exchange transfusion for anemia. Which factors place the neonate at risk for necrotizing enterocolitis? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Low Apgar scores, preterm birth, respiratory distress syndrome, and exchange transfusion increase necrotizing enterocolitis risk due to hypoxia, immaturity, and procedural stress.
Extract:
Toddlers in a daycare center
Question 5 of 5
The nurse observing toddlers in a daycare center notes that they may be happy and pleasant one moment and overreact to limit setting the next minute by throwing a tantrum. What is the focus of the toddler's developmental task that is driving this behavior?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toddlers' tantrums reflect their developmental task of asserting independence and control, reacting strongly to limits as they seek autonomy.