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NURS 328 ATI Questions and Correct
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A nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a 10-year-
old child. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan
to implement?
a. Allow the child to touch and play with the equipment
b. Play games while performing the physical examination
c. Explain how the equipment works using correct medical
terminology
d. Discuss the benefits of performing the examination with the cold
Ans: C
rationale: School-age children are interested in learning and building
language skills. Therefore, the nurse should explain the function of the
equipment using correct medical terminology
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A nurse is obtaining the blood pressure of a school-age child. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Position the arm at the level of the umbilicus while the child is
sitting in a chair
b. Release the cuff pressure at a rate of 4 to 5 mmHg per second
c. Ensure the cuff bladder encircle 50% of the extremity
d. Select a cuff width that covers 40% of the upper arm
Ans: D
rationale: A. The arm should be positioned and supported with the cubital
fossa at the level of the heart; B. Cuff pressure release is at a rate of 2-
3mmHg; C. The cuff bladder length encircles 80-100% of upper arm
A nurse is performing an annual physical examination on an
adolescent. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
general survey?
a. The adolescent's deep tendon reflexes are 2+ bilaterally
b. The adolescent is able to read small print at a distant of 14 inches
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c. The adolescent demonstrates fine motor coordination
d. The adolescent makes good eye contact
Ans: D
rationale: The general survey includes identifying the client's demeanor,
mood, and interactions with others
A nurse is inspecting the skin of a toddler. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider?
a. Presence of fine hair on the lower arms and legs
b. Telangiectatic nevi on the back of the neck
c. Mongolian spot across the buttocks
d. Ecchymotic area on the abdomen
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Ans: D
rationale: Although bruising on the extremities is a common finding in
children, bruising in other areas should be investigated to determine the
cause
A nurse is preparing to obtain a temperature on an 18-month old
toddler during a well child examination. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Pull the pinna up and back before placing the tympanic
thermometer in the ear canal
b. Insert the lubricated tip of rectal electronic thermometer 2.5 (1
inch) into the toddler's rectum
c. Place the tip of the oral electronic thermometer under the
toddler's tongue in a posterior sublingual pocket
d. Place the thermometer tip in the center of the toddler's axilla
against their skin
NURS 328 ATI Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
A nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a 10-year-
old child. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan
to implement?
a. Allow the child to touch and play with the equipment
b. Play games while performing the physical examination
c. Explain how the equipment works using correct medical
terminology
d. Discuss the benefits of performing the examination with the cold
Ans: C
rationale: School-age children are interested in learning and building
language skills. Therefore, the nurse should explain the function of the
equipment using correct medical terminology
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A nurse is obtaining the blood pressure of a school-age child. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Position the arm at the level of the umbilicus while the child is
sitting in a chair
b. Release the cuff pressure at a rate of 4 to 5 mmHg per second
c. Ensure the cuff bladder encircle 50% of the extremity
d. Select a cuff width that covers 40% of the upper arm
Ans: D
rationale: A. The arm should be positioned and supported with the cubital
fossa at the level of the heart; B. Cuff pressure release is at a rate of 2-
3mmHg; C. The cuff bladder length encircles 80-100% of upper arm
A nurse is performing an annual physical examination on an
adolescent. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
general survey?
a. The adolescent's deep tendon reflexes are 2+ bilaterally
b. The adolescent is able to read small print at a distant of 14 inches
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c. The adolescent demonstrates fine motor coordination
d. The adolescent makes good eye contact
Ans: D
rationale: The general survey includes identifying the client's demeanor,
mood, and interactions with others
A nurse is inspecting the skin of a toddler. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider?
a. Presence of fine hair on the lower arms and legs
b. Telangiectatic nevi on the back of the neck
c. Mongolian spot across the buttocks
d. Ecchymotic area on the abdomen
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Ans: D
rationale: Although bruising on the extremities is a common finding in
children, bruising in other areas should be investigated to determine the
cause
A nurse is preparing to obtain a temperature on an 18-month old
toddler during a well child examination. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Pull the pinna up and back before placing the tympanic
thermometer in the ear canal
b. Insert the lubricated tip of rectal electronic thermometer 2.5 (1
inch) into the toddler's rectum
c. Place the tip of the oral electronic thermometer under the
toddler's tongue in a posterior sublingual pocket
d. Place the thermometer tip in the center of the toddler's axilla
against their skin
