ATI RN
RN Nursing Care of Children Online Practice 2019 A
1. Picking up a pencil demonstrates the ability to use which of the following?
- A. Pincer grasp
- B. Prehension
- C. Parachute reflex
- D. Grasp reflex
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Picking up a pencil requires the use of the pincer grasp, which involves the coordination of the thumb and forefinger to hold small objects. The pincer grasp is a fine motor skill essential for tasks that necessitate precision and dexterity. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Prehension refers to the act of grasping or holding an object, parachute reflex is a protective response to sudden movement or loss of support, and grasp reflex is an automatic closing of the hand when an object is placed in the palm, none of which specifically relate to the action of picking up a pencil.
2. Which teaching point should the nurse include when providing education to an adolescent client who participates in soccer regarding the plan of care for diabetes mellitus?
- A. Decreased food intake
- B. Increased doses of insulin
- C. Increased food intake
- D. Decreased doses of insulin
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The correct teaching point the nurse should include is to advise the adolescent client who participates in soccer to increase food intake. Physical activity increases glucose utilization, so adolescents with diabetes need to consume additional carbohydrates to prevent hypoglycemia during and after exercise. Choice A (Decreased food intake) is incorrect because the adolescent needs extra carbohydrates to support the increased physical activity. Choice B (Increased doses of insulin) is incorrect as the focus should be on adjusting food intake rather than insulin doses. Choice D (Decreased doses of insulin) is also incorrect as the insulin doses should be adjusted based on the increased food intake and physical activity level.
3. The parents of a 12-month-old child ask the nurse if the child can eat hot dogs as do their other children. The nurse’s reply should be based on what?
- A. The child is too young to digest hot dogs.
- B. The child is too young to eat hot dogs safely.
- C. Hot dogs must be sliced into sections to prevent aspiration.
- D. Hot dogs must be cut into small, irregular pieces to prevent aspiration.
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Cutting hot dogs into small, irregular pieces reduces the risk of aspiration, which is a significant choking hazard for young children.
4. Apgar scoring is conducted at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. It is used to determine:
- A. Major body systems’ responses at birth
- B. Future intelligence of the newborn
- C. Level of parent and newborn interaction
- D. Gestational age of the newborn
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The Apgar score assesses a newborn's physical condition immediately after birth by evaluating heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex response, and color. Therefore, the correct answer is A. The other choices are incorrect because B) the Apgar score does not predict future intelligence, C) it does not measure parent and newborn interaction, and D) it is not used to determine gestational age.
5. 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.