ATI RN
Pediatric Respiratory Distress Nursing Interventions Questions
Question 1 of 5
If the patient's white blood cell (WBC) count is 25,000/mm3 on her second postpartum day, which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because an increase in WBC count to 25,000/mm3 during the postpartum period is considered normal and not a sign of infection. Therefore, the nurse should simply document the finding. There is no need to inform the health care provider, initiate antibiotic therapy, or request a reanalysis of blood samples in this case.
Question 2 of 5
A white blood cell (WBC) count of 35,000 cells/mm3 on the morning of the first postpartum day indicates
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A postpartum patient has developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and treatment with warfarin (Coumadin) has been initiated. Which dietary selection should be modified in view of this treatment regimen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Foods that are high in vitamin K should be restricted and/or limited in consumption while on Coumadin therapy. Vitamin K is the antidote to Coumadin activity. Therefore, lentils, which are high in vitamin K, should be modified in the patient's diet to prevent interference with the effectiveness of warfarin in treating DVT.
Question 4 of 5
Which clinical finding might indicate development of a DVT (deep vein thrombosis)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is explaining how a newly delivered baby initiates respirations. Which statement explains this process most accurately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.