ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn RN Questions
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A female client suspected of having endometrial polyps
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a female client and suspects that the client may have endometrial polyps based on which clinical manifestation?
Correct Answer: Metrorrhagia (irregular uterine bleeding) is a hallmark of endometrial polyps due to their disruption of the endometrium. Other symptoms are less specific.
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General question about infant mortality
Question 2 of 5
Which factors are the main causes of the high infant mortality rate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: Prematurity (35%), low birth weight (25%), sudden infant death syndrome (15%), and necrotizing enterocolitis (10%) are major causes of infant mortality. Cardiac complications (5%) and viral infections (2%) are less significant.
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A woman admitted for repair of cystocele and rectocele with nine living children
Question 3 of 5
A woman is admitted for repair of cystocele and rectocele. She has nine living children. In taking her health history, what would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: Cystocele and rectocele, caused by weakened pelvic support, commonly lead to stress incontinence (urine leakage during pressure) and a feeling of low abdominal pressure due to organ protrusion. Other options suggest unrelated conditions like endometriosis or infections.
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A woman with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy
Question 4 of 5
A woman with breast cancer is undergoing chemotherapy. Which side effect would the nurse interpret as being most serious?
Correct Answer: Myelosuppression, reducing blood cell production, is life-threatening due to risks of anemia, infection, and bleeding. Vomiting, fatigue, and hair loss are manageable or temporary.
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A woman who has undergone a right-sided modified-radical mastectomy
Question 5 of 5
A woman who has undergone a right-sided modified-radical mastectomy returns from surgery. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care at this time?
Correct Answer: Turning, coughing, and deep breathing prevent respiratory complications post-surgery. Asking about feelings is premature, using the right arm risks lymphedema, and elevating the arm aids drainage.
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