ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
Adolescents in the 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: C
Rationale: African-American males have a higher prevalence of hypertension due to genetic predisposition and socio-economic factors, making screening important starting in adolescence.
Extract:
Children and pharmacokinetics of drugs
Question 2 of 5
When describing the differences affecting the pharmacokinetics of drugs administered to children, which would the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intramuscular drug absorption is relatively constant in children, making it a reliable administration route compared to variable subcutaneous or oral absorption.
Extract:
Infant at a well-child visit
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant at a well-child visit. The nurse should understand that birth weight typically doubles by what age?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Most infants double their birth weight by 5 to 6 months, a key growth milestone reflecting adequate nutrition and development.
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:
Infant who weighs 4.5 kg (10 lb)
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching car seat safety to a parent of an infant who weighs 4.5 kg (10 lb). Which of the following car seat positions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rear-facing in the middle of the back seat is the safest position for an infant, reducing the risk of injury in a crash. Forward-facing seats and front passenger seats are unsafe for infants.