ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a healthy newborn. The client reports feeling 'down' and sad, having no energy, and wanting to cry. Which of the following is a priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing for potential harm to the newborn or self is the priority to ensure safety in suspected postpartum depression.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn immediately following a scheduled cesarean delivery. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory distress is the priority due to the risk of delayed lung fluid clearance in cesarean deliveries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn 4 hr after birth. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to prevent jaundice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early feeding stimulates bowel movements, aiding bilirubin elimination, which helps prevent neonatal jaundice.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and finds the fundus slightly boggy and displaced to the right. Based on these findings, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A boggy, displaced fundus suggests bladder distension; voiding can relieve this, aiding uterine contraction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn 1 hr after birth. Which of the following respiratory rates is within the expected reference range for a newborn?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 48/min is within the normal range of 30-60 breaths per minute for a newborn.