ATI Paediatrics Proctored Exam 1

Which of the following cognitive behaviors would be expected in a three-year-old according to Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

The nurse is providing teaching to a group of mothers who are breastfeeding their infants. It is recommended that a 5-month-old exclusively breast-fed baby, will also receive:

The clinic nurse is assessing a child who is scheduled to receive a live virus vaccine. What are the general contraindications associated with receiving a live virus vaccine? (Select all that apply).

A nurse is providing anticipatory instructions to the parents of a toddler regarding car seat safety. Which of the following statements suggest that the parents need more instruction?

The nurse is assessing a 5-year-old child who is being seen in the clinic for the first time. The child's height and weight are in the 20th percentile on the commonly used growth chart from the Nation

The nurse is providing nutrition teaching to the parents of a 5-month-old exclusively breast fed infant. Which statement indicates that the parents have understood the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old toddler who has been diagnosed with developmental delays. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize to ensure appropriate care? (Select All that App

Which type of play is most developmentally appropriate for a group of toddlers in a playgroup setting?

According to Kohlberg, children develop moral reasoning as they mature. Which statement is most characteristic of a preschooler's stage of moral development?

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 3-year-old child. Their parents tell the nurse that they will be back to visit at 6 PM. When the child asks the nurse when his parents are coming, the nurse's be

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about nutritional considerations with the parents of a toddler. Which of the following statements by the parents Indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a 3-week-old infant with a respiratory infection and notes that the respiratory rate is 35 breaths/minute. On the basis of this finding, what is the most appr

Which of the following are strategies for therapeutic communication in the pediatric setting? How can these strategies be used to build rapport with the child? (Select All that Apply.)

A nurse is conducting parenting classes for parents with children ranging from ages 2 to 7 years. The parents understand the term egocentrism when they indicate it means:

A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the nurse observes the toddler sitting quietly in the corner of the cri

A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant to determine readiness for starting solid foods. Which of the following signs indicate(s) that the infant is ready to begin eating solid foods? (Select all th

The nurse receives an order from the provider to obtain a sterile urine specimen from an eight-month-old infant to rule out a urinary tract infection (UTI), Which is the best way to obtain the sterile

A nurse is assessing a 16-month-old toddler. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is educating the parent of a 24-month-old toddler about developmental milestones the parent should expect. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

An order of Rocephin 500 mg IV q 12 h has been ordered for a child who weighs 33 pounds. According to the drug guide, the safe dose for this medication is 75 mg/kg/day divided into q 12 h doses. What

A nurse is providing teaching about teething and dental care to the parent of a 9-month-old infant. Which statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is assessing a 12-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which of the following developmental milestones should the nurse expect to observe? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 100 mg PO every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 20 kg. The recommended dosage range is 20 to 25 mg/kg/day. Which of the following actions by the nurse is ap

An important nursing goal in caring for the hospitalized child is to minimize the negative developmental effects of illness and hospitalization. What would be the nurse's primary focus while caring fo

A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about child development to the parents of a preschooler. Which of the following developmental tasks should the nurse include as being expected of a preschool