ATI RN
Maternal Newborn ATI Assessment Focused Review Questions
Extract:
Client prescribed oral contraception
Question 1 of 5
A nurse has provided education to a client who has been prescribed oral contraception. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further education?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Doubling up after missing three pills risks side effects; backup contraception is needed, unlike correct reporting of symptoms or follow-ups.
Extract:
Postmenopausal client prescribed anastrozole for breast cancer
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postmenopausal client prescribed the aromatase inhibitor, anastrozole, for the treatment of breast cancer. Which of the following should the nurse tell the client she may experience?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anastrozole commonly causes muscle and joint pain by reducing estrogen, unlike calcium changes, heart failure, or hunger.
Extract:
Client at 29 weeks of gestation
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who is at 29 weeks of gestation. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Platelets of 140,000/mm³ are below normal (150,000-400,000), indicating thrombocytopenia, a bleeding risk requiring provider notification.
Extract:
Postpartum client at risk for deep-vein thrombosis
Question 4 of 5
A postpartum complication a client is at risk for is deep-vein thrombosis. Which of the following is a factor strongly associated with this postpartum complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cesarean birth increases DVT risk due to immobility and vascular trauma, unlike arthritis, hypotension, or atony, which are unrelated.
Extract:
Client in labor with epidural anesthesia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an epidural for pain control. Which of the following clinical manifestations is an adverse effect of epidural anesthesia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pruritus is a common epidural side effect due to histamine release from anesthetics, unlike polyuria, hypertension, or dry mouth.