ATI RN
ATI Nursing Care of Children
1. Pretending a sheet is a cape to mimic a superhero is characteristic of which childhood phenomenon?
- A. Artificialism
- B. Symbolic functioning
- C. Critical thinking
- D. Dramatic play
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, symbolic functioning. Symbolic functioning refers to children using objects, actions, or ideas to represent other objects, actions, or ideas. In this scenario, pretending a sheet is a cape to mimic a superhero demonstrates the child's ability to engage in symbolic play. Choice A, artificialism, is incorrect as it refers to the belief that inanimate objects have lifelike qualities. Choice C, critical thinking, does not directly relate to the imaginative play described in the question. Choice D, dramatic play, is close but not as precise as symbolic functioning, which specifically highlights the use of objects to represent something else.
2. With the National Center for Health Statistics criteria, which body mass index (BMI)-for-age percentiles should indicate the patient is at risk for being overweight?
- A. 10th percentile
- B. 75th percentile
- C. 85th percentile
- D. 95th percentile
Correct answer: C
Rationale: A BMI-for-age at the 85th percentile indicates a child is at risk for being overweight, according to the National Center for Health Statistics criteria.
3. After teaching a group of nursing students about developmental milestones for children between the ages of 1 and 4 years, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as a gross motor developmental milestone that occurs between 2 to 3 years of age?
- A. Jumping in place
- B. Climbing
- C. Standing on one foot with help
- D. Riding a tricycle
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Climbing is a gross motor milestone typically achieved between 2 to 3 years of age. It involves coordination and strength. Jumping in place is usually mastered around 2 years of age. Standing on one foot with help is a skill that emerges around 3 years. Riding a tricycle typically occurs closer to 3 years and involves coordination and balance, which are more refined skills compared to climbing at an earlier age.
4. Congenital defects of the genitourinary tract, such as hypospadias, are usually repaired as early as possible to accomplish what?
- A. Minimize separation anxiety
- B. Prevent urinary complications.
- C. Increase acceptance of hospitalization.
- D. Promote development of normal body image.
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Early repair of congenital genitourinary defects like hypospadias is important to promote a normal body image and avoid psychological issues as the child grows. It also helps prevent urinary complications and allows for normal development.
5. A nurse must do a venipuncture on a 6-year-old child. What consideration is important in providing atraumatic care?
- A. Use an 18-gauge needle if possible.
- B. Show the child the equipment to be used before the procedure.
- C. If not successful after four attempts, have another nurse try.
- D. Restrain the child completely.
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Showing the child the equipment before the procedure helps build trust and reduces fear. Using an 18-gauge needle is too large for a child, and multiple attempts can increase trauma. Restraining completely can increase fear and anxiety.