ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
6-year-old client with difficulty swallowing pills
Question 1 of 5
The nurse caring for a 6-year-old client enters the room to administer an oral medication in the form of a pill. The dad at the bedside looks at the pill and tells the nurse that his daughter has a hard time swallowing pills. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Requesting a liquid form addresses the child's difficulty swallowing pills, ensuring safe and effective medication administration.
Extract:
2-day-old girl with blue hands and feet
Question 2 of 5
The parents of a 2-day-old girl are concerned because her feet and hands are slightly blue. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acrocyanosis, a benign condition causing blue hands and feet in newborns due to peripheral vasoconstriction, is the accurate explanation.
Extract:
8-year-old boy's gross motor skills
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the gross motor skills of an 8-year-old boy. Which interview question would facilitate this assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about sports directly assesses gross motor skills, which involve large muscle groups used in physical activities.
Extract:
Toddler
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about temper tantrums. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tantrums are a toddler's attempt to assert control, a normal developmental behavior reflecting their growing independence and frustration.
Extract:
Child with iron deficiency anemia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for a child who has iron deficiency anemia and a new prescription for ferrous sulfate tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the parents regarding administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giving ferrous sulfate with orange juice enhances iron absorption due to vitamin C, unlike milk which inhibits it.