ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam Nursing 228 Questions
Extract:
A 13-year-old boy with a strong family history of depression
Question 1 of 5
The father of a 13-year-old boy reports his family has a strong history of depression. He questions screening for his son. What information should be provided by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Annual depression screening starting at age 11, especially for those with a family history, aligns with American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for early detection.
Extract:
A toddler
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is helping parents prepare a healthy meal plan for their toddler. Which guidelines for promoting nutrition should be followed when planning meals? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Calcium intake, exercise, extended breastfeeding, and early bottle weaning support toddler nutrition, while fat restriction and high iron intake are incorrect.
Extract:
A 5-year-old girl
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: Drawing a person with only three body parts is typical for a 3-year-old, not a 5-year-old, who should depict six or more parts, indicating a developmental concern.
Extract:
A preschooler
Question 4 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 16-year-old client
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing a cognitive assessment on a 16-year-old client. Which behaviors demonstrated will the nurse identify as middle formal operational, according to Piaget's theory? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Valuing peer visits, concern for policy implications, and seeking healthcare autonomy reflect abstract thinking characteristic of Piaget's middle formal operational stage.