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ATI Nursing Care of Children Questions
Question 1 of 5
When assessing a preschooler's chest, what should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In a preschooler, chest movement should be symmetric and coordinated with breathing, indicating healthy respiratory function.
Question 2 of 5
A thorough systemic physical assessment is necessary in the extremely low-birth-weight (ELBW) infant to detect what?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In extremely low-birth-weight (ELBW) infants, a thorough systemic physical assessment is crucial to detect subtle changes that may indicate an underlying problem. These infants are highly vulnerable and may show signs of stress through changes in feeding behavior, activity, color, oxygen saturation, or vital signs. Monitoring weight in ELBW infants primarily reflects genitourinary function rather than fluid retention. Difficulties in maternal-child attachment are important but are usually assessed during parental visits and are not the primary focus of a systemic physical assessment. Changes in the Apgar score are used immediately after birth to assess the transition to extrauterine life and are not as relevant in the following 24 hours to detect ongoing subtle issues.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to assess a 10-month-old infant. He is sitting on his father's lap and appears to be afraid of the nurse and of what might happen next. Which initial actions by the nurse should be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Engaging the infant in a familiar game like peek-a-boo can help reduce fear and build rapport before starting the assessment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing an otoscopic examination on a child. Which are normal findings the nurse should expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A well-defined light reflex, a small concave spot, and a grayish, nontransparent tympanic membrane are normal findings during an otoscopic examination in a child.
Question 5 of 5
Rectal temperatures are indicated in which situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rectal temperatures provide the most accurate measurement of core body temperature and are therefore indicated when accuracy is essential.
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