ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
9-month-old girl at a well-baby visit
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the mother of a 9-month-old girl during a well-baby visit. Which topic would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Creating a toddler-safe home is crucial as a 9-month-old becomes more mobile, preventing accidents and injuries.
Extract:
18-month-old toddler hospitalized for 10 days
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the nurse observes the toddler sitting quietly in the corner of the crib, sucking her thumb. When the nurse approaches the crib, the toddler turns away from the nurse. The nurse should understand that these behaviors indicate which of the following developmental reactions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The toddler's quiet behavior, thumb-sucking, and avoidance indicate anxiety, a common response to separation and hospitalization stress.
Extract:
Infant with 2-day history of vomiting and elevated temperature
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of fluid loss?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Body weight is the most reliable indicator of fluid loss, directly reflecting changes in fluid balance in infants.
Extract:
Newborn with sensory skills
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 child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of response to a loud noise may indicate an auditory sensory deficit, as newborns typically exhibit a startle response.
Extract:
Preschooler's developmental task
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is explaining to parents that the preschooler's developmental task is focused on the development of initiative rather than guilt. What is a priority intervention the nurse might recommend for parents of preschoolers to stimulate initiative?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rewarding initiative encourages preschoolers to explore and build confidence, aligning with Erikson's initiative vs. guilt stage.