ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Adolescents in school setting
Question 1 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: The correct answer is A: An African-American male. African-Americans have a higher prevalence of hypertension compared to other racial groups. The nurse should screen this population as they are at greater risk for developing hypertension. Screening individuals without this specific risk factor may not be as effective in identifying those at higher risk. Screening the other choices may not be as necessary as they do not have the same known increased risk for hypertension. It is important to focus screening efforts on populations with a higher likelihood of developing the condition to provide appropriate preventive care.
Extract:
4-year-old child afraid of monsters
Question 2 of 5
The parent of a 4-year-old child tells a nurse that the child believes there are monsters hiding in the closets at bedtime. Which one of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Keep a night light on in your child's room. This response is appropriate because a night light can help alleviate the child's fear of monsters by providing a sense of security and comfort in the dark. By keeping the room dimly lit, the child may feel more at ease and be less likely to imagine monsters lurking in the darkness. The other choices are incorrect because:
A) Staying with the child until asleep may reinforce the fear and dependency.
B) Telling the child monsters are not real may invalidate their feelings and not address the underlying fear.
D) Allowing the child to sleep in the parent's bed may create a habit that is difficult to break and may not address the fear of monsters.
Extract:
9-year-old girl safety education
Question 3 of 5
After teaching the parents of a 9-year-old girl about safety, which statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct
Answer: A.
Rationale: The statement "She can ride in the front seat of the car once she is 10 years old" is incorrect because children under 13 years old should always sit in the back seat for safety, due to the risk of airbag injuries. This statement contradicts safety guidelines, indicating the need for additional teaching.
Summary:
B: Signing up for swim lessons promotes water safety.
C: Buying a helmet for scooter safety is a proactive measure.
D: Riding a bike with traffic on the side of the road is a safe practice.
Extract:
Newborn sensory development
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a new mother about the development of sensory skills in her newborn. What would alert the mother to a sensory deficit in her newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because a lack of response to loud noises can indicate a sensory deficit in a newborn. Newborns typically startle or show some reaction to sudden loud sounds if their sensory abilities are developing normally. This lack of response could signal a potential issue with their auditory system or overall sensory processing.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they describe typical behaviors seen in newborns that do not necessarily indicate a sensory deficit. For example, eye focusing on near objects and occasional wandering or crossed eyes are common in newborns as their vision develops. Becoming more alert with stroking when drowsy is a normal response to touch and does not necessarily indicate a sensory deficit.
Extract:
2-month-old infant postoperative cleft lip repair
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following surgical repair of a cleft lip. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Encourage the parents to rock the infant. Rocking promotes bonding, soothing, and comfort for the infant, aiding in pain management and overall well-being postoperatively. Positioning the infant on her abdomen (
B) can increase discomfort and risk of injury to the surgical site. Administering ibuprofen (
C) should be done based on physician's orders and not as needed. Offering a pacifier (
D) may interfere with wound healing and should be avoided.