ATI RN
Respiratory Pediatric Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A postpartum patient would be at increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage if she delivered a(n)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because a rapid labor and birth may cause exhaustion of the uterine muscle and prevent contraction, increasing the risk of postpartum hemorrhage. Delivering a 5lb, 2oz infant with outlet forceps would put the patient at risk for lacerations due to forceps use. A 7lb infant after an 8 hour labor is a normal progression, and an 8lb infant after a 12 hour labor is also a normal progression.
Question 2 of 5
If the nurse suspects a complication of a low forceps birth labor, she should immediately
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low forceps birth can result in significant vaginal trauma. Therefore, the nurse should immediately assess the perineal and vaginal areas to determine the extent of trauma and provide appropriate care. Administering analgesics, assessing the uterine fundus position, or reviewing the labor record will not provide immediate information on the extent of vaginal trauma and may delay necessary interventions.
Question 3 of 5
If the nurse suspects a pulmonary embolism in the patient who suddenly complains of chest pain, she or he should immediately
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The immediate action for a suspected pulmonary embolism is to apply oxygen via a tight face mask to increase oxygen saturation and decrease hypoxia. Assessing breath sounds and monitoring pulse oximetry provide assessment data but do not address the immediate problem. A supine position with the head of the bed flat is incorrect as the head of the bed should be elevated to facilitate respiratory function.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is explaining the risk of hypothermia in the newborn to a group of nursing students. Which statement best describes the manifestations of hypothermia in the newborn?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement best explains why a newborn with a congenital defect of the penis should not be circumcised?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because the foreskin may be needed to correct a defect in cases of epispadias and hypospadias. Circumcision does not significantly increase the risk of infection and would not make the defect more noticeable. It is important to preserve the foreskin for potential future repairs in cases of congenital defects.