ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn RN Questions
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A 17-year-old female client requesting oral contraceptives
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a family planning clinic is caring for a 17-year-old female client who is requesting oral contraceptives. The client states that she is nervous because she has never had a pelvic examination. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: Asking about specific concerns shows empathy and facilitates discussion to alleviate fears. Dismissive or coercive responses can increase anxiety or pressure the client.
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A client receiving hydrocortisone 100 mg IM daily, available as 250 mg/2 mL
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocortisone 100 mg IM daily to a client. Available as hydrocortisone 250 mg/2 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?(Round the answer to the nearest tenth number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: Using the ratio 250 mg/2 mL = 100 mg/x mL, cross-multiply to get 250x = 200, so x = 0.8 mL. This is the correct dose, rounded to the nearest tenth.
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A maternity client in need of surgery
Question 3 of 5
A maternity client is in need of surgery. Which healthcare member is legally responsible for obtaining informed consent for an invasive procedure?
Correct Answer: The physician is legally responsible for obtaining informed consent, explaining the procedure's purpose, risks, and alternatives. Nurses may assist, but social workers and unit secretaries have no role in this process.
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A 13-year-old girl
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 13-year-old girl. Which event would the nurse expect to have occurred first?
Correct Answer: Breast bud development (thelarche) is typically the first pubertal event in girls, occurring between 8-12 years, driven by estrogen.
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A male client recently diagnosed with genital herpes
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a male client recently diagnosed with genital herpes. Which finding would most likely correlate with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Genital herpes causes itching, tingling, and pain before painful blisters appear. Discharge suggests gonorrhea/chlamydia, warts suggest HPV, and a chancre indicates syphilis.
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