ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam II Questions
Extract:
A toddler whose parents have been away from the bedside for much of the shift to care for siblings. The toddler is tearful and withdrawn.
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse apply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing a favorite toy or comfort object helps the toddler feel secure and comforted, alleviating anxiety and fear from parental absence.
Extract:
A three year-old child on droplet precautions
Question 2 of 5
Which developmentally appropriate toy should the nurse recommend for this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Finger paints are appropriate for a three-year-old as they allow for creative expression and are suitable for independent play without the risk of choking or small parts.
Extract:
Children ranging from ages 2 to 7 years
Question 3 of 5
The parents understand the term egocentrism when they indicate it means:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Egocentrism is a characteristic of Piaget’s preoperational stage, where children are unable to see things from another person's point of view.
Extract:
A 2 1/2-year-old child
Question 4 of 5
Which statement by the mother indicates she has an understanding of how to best help the child succeed in her age-related psychosocial developmental tasks?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging a toddler to try things for themselves fosters independence and supports their developmental task of gaining autonomy, which is essential at this stage.
Extract:
A hospitalized 10-month-old infant
Question 5 of 5
What would be the nurse's primary focus while caring for a hospitalized 10-month-old infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At 10 months, infants are in a stage where separation anxiety is prominent. Fear of strangers and distress due to separation from caregivers is a significant developmental challenge for hospitalized infants.