ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam Nursing 228 Questions
Extract:
A 16-year-old client
Question 1 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.
Extract:
A preschooler
Question 2 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 mother of three whose mother recently died and husband lost his job
Question 3 of 5
A mother of three brings her children in for their vaccinations. The mother tells the nurse that her mother recently died and her husband just lost his job due to his company downsizing. Which parenting behaviors is the nurse likely to observe? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Stress from loss and unemployment may lead to detachment, seeking help, and frustration, reflecting the mother's reduced coping capacity.
Extract:
A child hospitalized
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is consulting with a child life specialist (CLS) to help minimize the stress of hospitalization for a child. Which services would the CLS provide? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: CLS services include emergency interventions, developmental activities, grief support, and medical preparation, extending across various settings and procedure phases.
Extract:
Parents of adolescents
Question 5 of 5
The school nurse is conducting a seminar for parents of adolescents on how to communicate with teenagers. Which guidelines might the nurse recommend? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Face-to-face communication, admitting uncertainty, and asking about feelings foster open, honest dialogue, enhancing parent-teen relationships.