ATI Detailed Answer Key Homework 8 - Pediatrics 2025/2026

ATI Detailed Answer Key Homework 8 - Pediatrics 2025/2026 1. A nurse is collecting data from a 9-month-old infant. Which of the following findings would require further intervention? A. Positive Babinski reflex Rationale: The Babinski reflex disappears after 1 year of age. Therefore, a 9-month-old infantwith a positive Babinski reflex is a finding that does not require further intervention. B. Positive Moro reflex Rationale: The Moro reflex disappears approximately at 3-4 months of age. Therefore, a 9-monthold infant with a positive Moro reflex is a finding that requires further intervention C. Negative Doll’s eye reflex Rationale: A negative Doll’s eye reflex is a normal finding. Therefore, a 9-month-old infant with a negative Doll’s eye reflex is a finding that does not require further intervention. D. Negative Crawl reflex Rationale: A negative Crawl reflex disappears after 6 months of age. Therefore, a 9-month-oldinfant with a negative Crawl reflex is a finding that does not require further intervention. 2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching a parent of a child who has a fracture of the epiphyseal plate. Which of thefollowing is an appropriate statement by the nurse? A. “The blood supply to the bone is disrupted.” Rationale: Children heal fractures in less time than adults because of the generous bloodsupply to the bone and the epiphyseal plate. B. “Normal bone growth can be affected.” Rationale: A fracture of the epiphyseal plate can affect growth in a child. Therefore, it needs tobe detected and treated rapidly. C. “Bone marrow can be lost though the fracture.” Rationale: The epiphyseal plate is the cartilage growth plate. Therefore, bone marrow is notlost through this type of fracture. D. “The healing process will take longer.” Rationale: Children heal fractures in less time than adults because of the generous bloodsupply to the bone and the epiphyseal p