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ATI Pediatrics Exam II Questions
Extract:
A preschool age child
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse to prepare the child for the assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing the child to role-play with medical equipment helps reduce anxiety, makes the experience more familiar, and increases cooperation during the assessment.
Extract:
Infants
Question 2 of 5
Which words below describe those patterns? (select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,D,F,G
Rationale: A: Development typically progresses from the head (top) to the feet (bottom), reflecting a cephalocaudal pattern. D: The development pattern from the center (proximal) to the periphery (distal) is known as the proximodistal pattern of development. F: Development does move from simple skills to more complex skills as infants grow. G: Growth and development indeed follow a pathway from general skills to more specific tasks as children refine their abilities.
Question 3 of 5
Which statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Understanding object permanence is indeed a significant milestone in cognitive development, indicating that the infant can comprehend that objects continue to exist even when not seen. C: Playing peek-a-boo is an excellent way to reinforce the concept of object permanence, as it helps infants learn that people or objects can reappear after being hidden. D: Before developing object permanence, infants do think that objects cease to exist when out of sight, which demonstrates their cognitive limitations at that stage.
Extract:
A 10-month-old infant
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: B: A snug-fitting mattress in the crib is crucial to prevent the child from getting trapped or suffocated. C: Tying plastic bags in knots helps prevent a child from suffocating or choking if they play with discarded bags. E: Serving food in small, non-circular pieces reduces the risk of choking, which is vital for a 10-month-old who is learning to eat solid foods.
Extract:
A recently readmitted 3-year-old child with a chronic illness
Question 5 of 5
The parent of a recently readmitted 3-year-old child with a chronic illness tells the nurse, 'I am not sure what to do about my other children. Every time she comes back to the hospital, they have to go to the babysitter. They are telling me that it is not fair that their sister gets all my attention.' Which is the nurse's best assessment of this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jealousy and resentment are normal reactions among siblings when one child receives a lot of attention due to illness. The nurse can help the parent recognize these feelings and suggest ways to address them.