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ATI Pediatrics Exam II Questions
Extract:
A 2 1/2-year-old child
Question 1 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 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 preschooler
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following developmental tasks should the nurse include as being expected of a preschooler?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Associative play, where children play together but may not have organized rules or structure, is a developmental milestone expected in preschoolers.
Question 4 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 3-year-old child
Question 5 of 5
Which of the actions by the nurse is appropriate? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Providing comfort measures after the injection helps to ease the child's distress and provides reassurance during recovery. C: Accepting and acknowledging the child’s aggressive behavior as a normal reaction to fear helps the child process their feelings, while offering healthy outlets helps manage these feelings. D: Offering a brief, concrete explanation helps prepare the child for what to expect, reducing anxiety and making the procedure more manageable.