ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
12-month-old boy with bilingual parents
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 12-month-old boy with an English-speaking father and a Spanish-speaking mother. The boy does not say 'mama' or 'dada' yet. What is the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A developmental evaluation is the priority to assess speech and language development for potential delays.
Extract:
9-year-old boy influenced by peers
Question 2 of 5
During a well-child check-up, the parents of a 9-year-old boy tell the nurse that their son's friends told him that soccer is a stupid game, and now he wants to play baseball. Which comment by the nurse best explains the effects of peer groups?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acceptance by peers, particularly of the same gender, is significant in middle childhood, influencing interests and activities.
Extract:
4-month-old infant
Question 3 of 5
Which reflex, if found in a 4-month-old infant, would cause the nurse to be concerned?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The step reflex is an expected primitive reflex in infants, disappearing around 2 months of age.
Therefore, if found in a 4-month-old baby, the nurse should be concerned.
Extract:
Suspected child abuse reported
Question 4 of 5
A nurse reports an incident of suspected child abuse. One of the parents of the child becomes upset and demands to know the reason for the nurse's action. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurses are mandated reporters, legally required to report suspected child abuse to authorities.
Extract:
Language development in toddlers
Question 5 of 5
After teaching a group of parents about language development in toddlers, which statement, if stated by a member of the group, indicates successful teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent 'Why?' questions by a 3-year-old are normal, reflecting language and cognitive development.