ATI RN
RN Nursing Care of Children Online Practice 2019 A
1. The parent of a 3-month-old infant is concerned because the infant is not able to sit independently. How should the nurse respond to this parent's concern?
- A. Sitting ability and the age of first tooth eruption are not correlated.
- B. Most infants sit steadily at 4 months.
- C. Most infants sit steadily at 3 months.
- D. Most infants do not sit steadily until 6-8 months.
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because sitting steadily typically occurs closer to 6-8 months of age, not 3 or 4 months. Choice A is incorrect because sitting ability and the age of first tooth eruption are not related. Choice B and C are incorrect as most infants do not sit steadily at 3 or 4 months, and it is more common for infants to achieve this milestone around 6-8 months.
2. Which actions by the nurse demonstrate clinical reasoning? (Select all that apply.)
- A. All below
- B. Considering alternative actions
- C. Using formal and informal thinking to gather data
- D. Giving deliberate thought to a patient's problem
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Clinical reasoning involves deliberate and thoughtful decision-making, considering alternatives, and using both formal and informal data gathering methods to provide optimum care.
3. The nurse is teaching parents about diarrhea in young children. A parent asks the nurse what causes most cases of diarrhea in young children. How should the nurse respond?
- A. Rotavirus
- B. Giardia
- C. Shigella
- D. Salmonella
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrhea in young children, particularly those under the age of 2. Giardia, Shigella, and Salmonella can also cause diarrhea, but in the context of young children, Rotavirus is the primary pathogen responsible for diarrheal illnesses.
4. The nurse is describing clinical reasoning to a group of nursing students. Which is most descriptive of clinical reasoning?
- A. Purposeful and goal-directed
- B. A simple developmental process
- C. Based on deliberate and irrational thought
- D. Assists individuals in guessing what is most appropriate
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Clinical reasoning is purposeful and goal-directed, involving the use of critical thinking and decision-making skills to provide effective patient care.
5. The nurse is caring for a child with Neuroblastoma. Where is the tumor most commonly located?
- A. Bone
- B. Kidneys
- C. Cortex
- D. Abdomen
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Neuroblastoma is a cancer that commonly originates in the adrenal glands located in the abdomen. It can also occur in nerve tissues along the spine, but it is most frequently found in the abdominal region. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as Neuroblastoma typically arises from neural crest cells in the adrenal glands or sympathetic ganglia, not in the bones, kidneys, or cortex.