ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who delivered vaginally 8 hr ago.
Exhibit 1 - Nurses' Notes: 0700
Breasts soft, nipples intact. Uterus palpated firm, midline, and at the level of the umbilicus.
Moderate amount of lochia rubra. Episiotomy site well approximated with mild edema and
ecchymosis. Client reports pain as 2 on a scale of 0 to 10. Able to void spontaneously; no bladder
distention. Deep tendon reflexes 1+. Peripheral edema 2+ in bilateral lower extremities.
Exhibit 2 - Nurses' Notes: 1100
Breasts soft, nipples intact. Uterus palpated soft with lateral deviation and 1 cm above the
umbilicus. Large amount of lochia rubra. Episiotomy site well approximated with mild edema
and ecchymosis. Client reports pain as 3 on a scale of 0 to 10. Deep tendon reflexes 1+.
Peripheral edema 2+ in bilateral lower extremities.
Question 1 of 5
Select the 3 findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,G
Rationale: These findings suggest uterine atony and bladder distention, which can lead to postpartum hemorrhage, a life-threatening emergency. Immediate interventions include fundal massage, bladder emptying, and administration of uterotonic medications.
Extract:
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a 16-year-old adolescent.
Exhibit 1
History and Physical
Adolescent is sexually active with two current partners.
IUD in place
Reports not using condoms during sexual activity.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as being consistent with the adolescent's assessment findings? For each finding, click to specify if the assessment findings are consistent with trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, r candidiasis. Each finding may support more than one disease process.
| Assessment Findings | Trichomoniasis | Gonorrhea | Candidiasis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal assessment | |||
| Vaginal discharge | |||
| Heart rate | |||
| Temperature | |||
| Dyspareunia | |||
| Condom usage |
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E,F
Rationale: Abdominal assessment, vaginal discharge, temperature, dyspareunia, and condom usage are critical findings that may indicate infections, sexually transmitted diseases, or other health concerns requiring provider evaluation.
Extract:
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results in the adolescent's medical
record.
Exhibit 1
Vital Signs
1300:
Blood pressure 118/72 mm Hg
Heart rate 100/min
Respiratory rate 20/min
Temperature 38.3° C (101° F)
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the adolescent's medical record. Which of the following conditions is the client most likely developing? Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The adolescent is most likely developing -------------------------- evidenced by --------------------------
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Extract:
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results in the adolescent's medical
record.
Exhibit 1
History and Physical
Adolescent is sexually active with two current partners.
IUD in place
Reports not using condoms during sexual activity.
History of type 1 diabetes mellitus
Question 4 of 5
The nurse suspects the adolescent is experiencing pelvic inflammatory disease and is planning care. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe? Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. The nurse should anticipate a provider's prescription for ------------------------------ and --------------------------
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale:
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the provider's prescription in the adolescent's
medical chart.
Exhibit 1
History and Physical
Adolescent is sexually active with two current partners.
IUD in place
Reports not using condoms during sexual activity.
History of type 1 diabetes mellitus
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the provider's prescriptions in the adolescent's medical chart.Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The nurse should first implement ---------------------- and ---------------------------------
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Providing education on medications is correct. The nurse should first educate the adolescent regarding medications because clients have the right to know the purpose and potential adverse reactions of all prescribed medications before receiving them. An understanding of the prescribed medications will increase the likelihood that the adolescent will adhere to the prescribed therapy. Scheduling follow-up appointments and administering doxycycline is incorrect. The nurse should schedule the adolescent for a follow-up appointment; however, there is another action that the nurse should take first. The nurse should not administer
doxycycline because it is a prescription for the adolescent to begin once discharged, and the prescription will be provided to the adolescent upon discharge; therefore, there is another action that the nurse should take.Administering ceftriaxone is correct. Ceftriaxone is designated as a NOW prescription, which means it should be given within 90 min of the provider writing the prescription. The nurse should administer ceftriaxone after educating the adolescent about the purpose and potential adverse reactions of the medication. Administering metronidazole and educating on condom use is incorrect. The nurse should not administer metronidazole because it is a prescription for the adolescent to begin once discharged, and the prescription will be provided to the adolescent upon discharge; therefore, there is another action that the nurse should take. The nurse should educate the adolescent regarding condom use; however, there is another action that the nurse should take first.