ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Adolescents' suicide risk factors
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse is teaching parents risk factors for suicide in adolescents. What would the nurse discuss? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Previous attempts, mental health changes, family disorganization, and substance abuse are significant suicide risk factors.
Extract:
Toddlers in daycare center
Question 2 of 5
The nurse observing toddlers in a daycare center notes that they may be happy and pleasant one moment and overreact to limit setting the next minute by throwing a tantrum. What is the focus of the toddler's developmental task driving this behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Toddlers' desire for independence and control leads to emotional outbursts when control is challenged.
Extract:
5-year-old boy with grandmother as primary caregiver due to mother's depression and substance abuse
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is conducting a well-child assessment for a 5-year-old boy in preparation for kindergarten. The boy's grandmother is his primary caregiver because the boy's mother has suffered from depression and substance abuse issues. The nurse understands that the child is at increased risk for which developmental problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Children in environments affected by parental depression and substance abuse may face challenges in developing social and emotional readiness for school due to inconsistent caregiving and emotional stressors.
Extract:
7-year-old girl afraid of school
Question 4 of 5
The mother of a 7-year-old girl tells the school nurse that her child is deathly afraid of going to school. What would be the best intervention the nurse could suggest in this situation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Investigating the cause while maintaining school attendance addresses the issue without disrupting routine.
Extract:
Preschool-age child who is a picky eater
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is talking with the mother of a preschool-age child. The mother tells the nurse that her son is a 'picky eater.' Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging that food consumption might not decrease significantly helps manage expectations and reduces stress around mealtime.