ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn RN I Questions
Extract:
A client who was brought into the emergency room following a seizure, with nuchal rigidity and a petechial rash.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who was brought into the emergency room following a seizure. The nurse suspects the client may have meningococcal meningitis when assessment findings include nuchal rigidity and a petechial rash. After implementing droplet precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse initiate next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A vascular assessment evaluates circulatory impact, critical for guiding treatment in suspected meningococcal meningitis.
Extract:
A client in rehabilitation.
Question 2 of 5
A rehabilitation nurse is developing an activity plan for a client. The nurse should recognize that which activity plan would best conserve the client's energy without compromising physical or mental health?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aligning intensive activities with high-energy times optimizes energy use.
Extract:
A client who is newly diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis (MS).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing education to a client who is newly diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis (MS). Which client statements indicate the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: B: Moderate exercise is beneficial for MS. E: Eye patch alternation should be more frequent than every other day.
Extract:
A client diagnosed with Trigeminal neuralgia who is suddenly experiencing severe pain on the left side of the face.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Trigeminal neuralgia who is suddenly experiencing severe pain on the left side of the face. The nurse identifies which classification of medications is most effective in treating this type of pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anticonvulsants stabilize nerve activity, reducing trigeminal neuralgia pain.
Extract:
A client who had a heart attack.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who questions the need for cardiac rehabilitation, stating, 'My heart is permanently damaged from the heart attack, so what's the point of cardiac rehabilitation?' Which response should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explains cardiac rehab's role in safely restoring activity levels.