ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
Middle school students
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse is performing health assessments on students in middle school. Of what developmental milestone should the nurse be aware?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peak height velocity in girls occurs around age 12, about 6-12 months after menarche, marking rapid growth during puberty.
Extract:
Infant with nasogastric feeding tube
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching for the mother of an infant who receives all of his nutrition through a nasogastric feeding tube. The nurse is reviewing interventions to promote growth and development. Which response from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Giving a pacifier during nasogastric feeding may disrupt sucking coordination, indicating a need for further teaching to ensure proper feeding practices.
Extract:
Adolescents in the school setting
Question 3 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:
Infant with 2-day history of vomiting and elevated temperature
Question 4 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:
9-year-old child with stomach pains
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is conducting a health history for a 9-year-old child with stomach pains. What is a recommended guideline when approaching the child for information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing the child to control the pace builds trust and encourages open communication, facilitating a more accurate health history.