ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
5-year-old girl, previously 40 inches at age 4
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is conducting a well-child examination of a 5-year-old girl, who was 40 inches tall at her last examination at age 4. Which height measurement would be within the normal range of growth expected for a preschooler?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 43 inches is within the expected growth range (about 2-3 inches per year) for a 5-year-old, compared to 40 inches at age 4.
Extract:
Adolescents in school setting
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing risk assessments on adolescents in the school setting. Which teen should the nurse screen for hypertension?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: African-American males have higher rates of hypertension and should be screened more frequently.
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:
5-year-old boy with grandmother as primary caregiver due to mother's depression and substance abuse
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is conducting a well-child assessment for a 5-year-old boy in preparation for kindergarten. The boy's grandmother is his primary caregiver because the boy's mother has suffered from depression and substance abuse issues. The nurse understands that the child is at increased risk for which developmental problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Children in environments affected by parental depression and substance abuse may face challenges in developing social and emotional readiness for school due to inconsistent caregiving and emotional stressors.
Extract:
4-year-old child resistant to medication
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is resistant to taking medication. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to elicit the child's cooperation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Offering a choice empowers the child, increasing cooperation by involving them in decision-making.