ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam Nursing 228 Questions
Extract:
School children
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse is teaching parents about the effects of bullying on school children. What accurately describes this developmental concern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Boys often bully boys using physical force, while girls may use relational aggression, accurately describing gender differences in bullying behavior.
Extract:
An adolescent
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assesses the spirituality of an adolescent. What are normal moral and spiritual milestones in this age group? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Adolescents develop a conscience, question norms, form personal morals at varying rates, and adopt the 'golden rule,' reflecting key moral and spiritual milestones.
Extract:
A picky eater
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is counseling parents of a picky eater on how to promote healthy eating habits in their child. Which intervention would be appropriate advice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Presenting food neutrally and allowing choice promotes autonomy and reduces mealtime stress, fostering healthy eating habits without reinforcing picky behavior.
Extract:
A one-day-old neonate born at 32 weeks' gestation with an axillary temperature of 95 degrees F
Question 4 of 5
A one-day-old neonate born at 32 weeks' gestation is in the neonatal intensive care unit under a radiant overhead warmer. The nurse assesses the morning axilla temperature as 95 degrees F (35 degrees C). What could explain the assessment finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preterm neonates lack sufficient brown adipose tissue, impairing heat production, leading to hypothermia despite a radiant warmer.
Extract:
A small-for-gestational age infant with ineffective thermoregulation
Question 5 of 5
A small-for-gestational age infant is admitted to the observational care unit with the nursing diagnosis of ineffective thermoregulation related to lack of fat stores as evidenced by persistent low temperatures. Which are appropriate nursing interventions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Minimizing kangaroo care, frequent temperature checks, skin-to-skin contact, environmental assessment, and maternal history review address heat loss and risk factors, while warm baths risk overheating.