ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam II Questions
Extract:
A 2-year-old toddler who has been diagnosed with developmental delays
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize to ensure appropriate care? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: A: Educating parents about developmental milestones is essential in helping them understand their child’s needs and ways to support development effectively. D: Collaboration with parents and other healthcare professionals is crucial in creating a care plan that addresses the child’s specific developmental needs. E: Engaging the toddler in age-appropriate activities helps stimulate cognitive and motor development.
Extract:
A 4-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit for a minor surgical procedure. The child believes that the surgery is a punishment for being 'bad.'
Question 2 of 5
Which response by the nurse is most appropriate to address the child's magical thinking?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response acknowledges the child's feelings (validating their emotional response) and corrects the misconception by explaining that surgery is for their health, not punishment.
Extract:
A four-year-old
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following behaviors would indicate a four-year-old has successfully mastered the initiative vs guilt stage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A four-year-old who initiates make-believe play and engages in imaginative scenarios demonstrates a healthy sense of initiative, which is a hallmark of successfully mastering the initiative vs guilt stage.
Extract:
A child who is scheduled to receive a live virus vaccine
Question 4 of 5
What are the general contraindications associated with receiving a live virus vaccine? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: C: Children with severe immunodeficiency are contraindicated from receiving live virus vaccines, as their weakened immune system cannot handle the live attenuated virus. E: A previous anaphylactic reaction to a vaccine is a strict contraindication to receiving that vaccine again due to the risk of a life-threatening allergic reaction.
Extract:
A hospitalized 3-year-old child whose parents will be back to visit at 6 PM
Question 5 of 5
When the child asks the nurse when his parents are coming, the nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 3-year-old has a limited understanding of time, so referencing an event like 'after dinner' is more appropriate and meaningful to the child.