ATI Pediatric Nursing 3.0 Test
A nurse is caring for a toddler on a pediatric unit. Which of
the following methods should the nurse use to assess the
toddler's temperature?
a. Axillary thermometer
b. Oral thermometer
c. Glass thermometer
d. Strip thermometer - -Correct answer-a. Axillary
thermometer
An axillary thermometer can be used to measure the
temperature of any child. This is an appropriate method of
measuring the temperature of a toddler
A nurse is preparing a presentation for a group of newly hired
pediatric nurses on expected pubertal changes during
adolescence. Which of the following statements should the
nurse include in the presentation?
a. Males begin puberty earlier than females.
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b. Enlargement of the penis is the first pubertal change in
males.
c. Menarche begins about 2 years after breast budding in
females.
d. Pubic hair is the first pubertal change in females. - -Correct
answer-c. Menarche begins about 2 years after breast
budding in females.
Menarche, the first menstrual period, typically begins
approximately 2 years after the presence of breast budding
in females
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the guardians of
a 7-day-old newborn who is bottle feeding. Which of the
following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select All
that Apply.)
a. Teach the guardians to place the newborn's car seat in a
rear-facing position.
b. Teach the guardians to discard formula that was heated
and has been sitting out for 1 hr or more.
c. Encourage the parents to place the newborn to sleep on a
soft sleep surface.
d. Encourage the guardians to prop the newborn's botttle - -
Correct answer-a. Teach the guardians to discard formula
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