ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Unit 2 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following cognitive abilities are characteristic of a school-aged child in Piaget's concrete operational stage? (select all that apply)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: In Piaget's concrete operational stage (7-11 years), children develop logical thinking about concrete objects and understand conservation (quantity remains the same despite appearance changes). Object permanence and symbolic play are sensorimotor and preoperational stage traits, respectively, and egocentric thinking diminishes in this stage.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching parents about safety issues to prevent injuries in school-age children.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching parents about safety issues to prevent injuries in school-age children. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates that they require additional teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing a child in a booster seat to ride in the front seat is unsafe; children should stay in the back seat until age 13. The other statements reflect appropriate safety measures.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching a newly hired nurse about motor skill development of school-age clients who are 6 to 12 years old.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly hired nurse about motor skill development of school-age clients who are 6 to 12 years old. Which of the following statements by the newly hired nurse demonstrates effective teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jumping rope by age 6 reflects typical balance and coordination development. Full grooming and tool use are achieved later, and counting backwards is expected around age 8.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who is to start using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to treat asthma.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who is to start using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to treat asthma. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A spacer increases medication delivery to the lungs by reducing deposition in the oropharynx. Rapid inhalation is incorrect; slow, deep breaths are needed. Covering exhalation slots disrupts airflow and is not recommended.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is experiencing an acute asthma attack.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following findings indicates improvement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased stridor indicates reduced airway obstruction, a sign of asthma improvement. Hydration and temperature are not specific indicators, and a barking cough is associated with croup, not asthma.