ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
7-month-old girl at a well-child visit
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 7-month-old girl during a well-child visit. Which intervention is most appropriate for this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Advising on increased caloric needs is relevant as 7-month-olds transition to solid foods, supporting nutritional development.
Extract:
Infant's vital signs
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure an infant's vital signs. The nurse should use which of the following sites to assess a heart rate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auscultating the apex of the heart provides the most accurate heart rate measurement in infants due to their small size and anatomy.
Extract:
Infant with nasogastric feeding tube
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching for the mother of an infant who receives all of his nutrition through a nasogastric feeding tube. The nurse is reviewing interventions to promote growth and development. Which response from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Giving a pacifier during nasogastric feeding may disrupt sucking coordination, indicating a need for further teaching to ensure proper feeding practices.
Extract:
6-year-old client with difficulty swallowing pills
Question 4 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:
8-year-old boy's gross motor skills
Question 5 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.