ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who comes to the emergency department reporting severe abdominal pain in the left lower quadrant. The provider suspects a ruptured ectopic pregnancy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who comes to the emergency department reporting severe abdominal pain in the left lower quadrant. The provider suspects a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Which of the following signs indicates to the nurse that the client has blood in the peritoneum?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cullen's sign is characterized by superficial edema and bruising around the umbilicus, indicative of intra-abdominal bleeding.
Extract:
A client who is in active labor and notes that the presenting part is at 0 station
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in active labor and notes that the presenting part is at 0 station. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this clinical finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Station refers to the position of the presenting part of the fetus in relation to the ischial spines of the maternal pelvis.
Extract:
Newborn who has just delivered and the nurse notes secretions bubbling out of the newborn's nose and mouth
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just delivered a newborn. The nurse notes secretions bubbling out of the newborn's nose and mouth. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suctioning the mouth with a bulb syringe is the priority to clear the airway and ensure adequate oxygenation.
Extract:
A client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to treat pre-eclampsia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to treat pre-eclampsia. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased urinary output can indicate renal insufficiency or impaired kidney function, which can be a sign of magnesium toxicity.
Extract:
A client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor. The client has a new prescription for betamethasone and asks the nurse about the purpose of this medication. The nurse should provide which of the following explanations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Betamethasone is a corticosteroid used in the prepartum period to promote fetal lung maturity.