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ATI Pediatrics Exam II Questions
Extract:
A preschooler
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
Select the examples of behaviors associated with magical thinking. (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,F
Rationale: A: Believing in imaginary friends or creatures is a typical example of magical thinking, as preschoolers often create fantasy scenarios. B: Fears of monsters or ghosts also reflect magical thinking, where children believe that thoughts or imaginations can bring about real consequences. D: Believing that their thoughts can cause something to happen is a hallmark of magical thinking, as preschoolers often think their ideas can influence reality. F: Believing that their actions can change the outcome of events is another example of magical thinking, where children feel their behaviors have magical or direct effects on situations.
Extract:
A child's parent during hospital admission
Question 3 of 5
The parent asks why that should be important. The nurse would respond that in the 'family-centered care' paradigm, the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes the family's ongoing influence and support, emphasizing the need for families to be involved in their child's care.
Extract:
An 18-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the toddler is sitting quietly in the corner of the crib, sucking her thumb and turning away from the nurse.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should understand that these behaviors indicate which of the following developmental reactions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Separation anxiety is a normal developmental stage for toddlers, especially when they are separated from their primary caregiver. The behaviors of turning away and thumb-sucking are common signs of distress due to separation from the mother.
Extract:
An infant
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as the leading cause of death among this age group?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Congenital anomalies are the leading cause of death in infants, accounting for a significant proportion of infant mortality in developed countries.