ATI RN
RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 With NGN
1. According to Erikson’s developmental theory, toddlers need to be encouraged to become independent to successfully complete which developmental challenge?
- A. Trust vs. mistrust
- B. Industry vs. inferiority
- C. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
- D. Initiative vs. guilt
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Autonomy vs. shame and doubt. Erikson's developmental stage for toddlers focuses on the conflict between developing a sense of independence (autonomy) and feelings of inadequacy (shame and doubt). Encouraging toddlers to explore their environment and make choices helps them build self-confidence and independence. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because trust vs. mistrust relates to infancy, industry vs. inferiority is associated with school-age children, and initiative vs. guilt is linked to preschoolers.
2. The nurse understands that blocks to therapeutic communication include what? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Socializing
- B. All are applicable
- C. Using clichés
- D. Defending a situation
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Socializing, using clichés, and defending a situation are all barriers to effective therapeutic communication. Silence is a useful tool in therapeutic communication.
3. A two-month-old infant who has gastroesophageal reflux is thriving without other complications. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
- A. Place the infant in the Trendelenburg position after feeding
- B. Thicken formula with rice cereal
- C. Give continuous nasogastric feedings
- D. Give larger, less frequent feeds
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct instruction for a two-month-old infant with gastroesophageal reflux who is thriving without complications is to thicken the formula with rice cereal. This can help reduce reflux by increasing the weight of the formula, making it less likely to be regurgitated. Placing the infant in the Trendelenburg position after feeding (Choice A) is not recommended as it can increase the risk of aspiration. Continuous nasogastric feedings (Choice C) are not typically indicated for uncomplicated reflux in infants. Giving larger, less frequent feeds (Choice D) can worsen reflux symptoms by overloading the stomach.
4. The nurse is presenting a staff development program about understanding culture in the healthcare encounter. Which components should the nurse include in the program? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Cultural humility
- B. All are applicable
- C. Cultural sensitivity
- D. Cultural competency
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Cultural humility, sensitivity, and competency are key components in providing culturally competent care in healthcare encounters.
5. The nurse is planning a teaching session to adolescents about deaths by unintentional injuries. Which should the nurse include in the session with regard to deaths caused by injuries?
- A. More deaths occur in males
- B. More deaths occur in females
- C. The pattern of deaths does not vary according to age and sex
- D. The pattern of deaths does not vary widely among different ethnic groups
Correct answer: A
Rationale: More deaths due to unintentional injuries occur in males, which may be due to higher risk-taking behaviors.