ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam II Questions
Extract:
A 4-year-old child who is hospitalized with a respiratory illness and wet the bed overnight
Question 1 of 5
When the parents visit the next day, the nurse explains the situation and one of the parents says, 'She never wets the bed at home. I am so embarrassed.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response normalizes the behavior and educates the parent that regression can happen during stressful events like hospitalization, providing reassurance that the child’s skills will return.
Extract:
A 6-month-old infant
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the infant may be experiencing pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A facial grimace is a common indicator of pain in infants and suggests discomfort, prompting further assessment.
Extract:
A preschooler
Question 3 of 5
Which statement is most characteristic of a preschooler's stage of moral development?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preschoolers are in Kohlberg's preconventional stage, where their understanding of morality is based on the consequences of their actions—whether they are punished or rewarded.
Extract:
A 4-year old preschooler
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse a need to refer the child for a possible developmental delay? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: B: At 4 years old, a child should be able to follow simple two-step instructions. Difficulty doing so may indicate a developmental delay. D: A vocabulary of fewer than 50 words is concerning, as children at this age typically have a much larger vocabulary.
Extract:
A 16-month-old toddler
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inability to stand upright without support at 16 months is a developmental delay and should be reported to the provider for further evaluation.