ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring a client who is 3 days postpartum and is attempting to breastfeed. Which of the following findings indicate mastitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Localized redness and pain in one breast are hallmark signs of mastitis, often due to bacterial infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newborn's parent to care for the umbilical cord stump. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sponge baths keep the cord dry, reducing infection risk until it naturally detaches.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postpartum and observes a large amount of lochia rubra and several small clots on the client's perineal pad. The fundus is midline and firm at the umbilicus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A firm, midline fundus with lochia rubra and small clots is normal; documenting and monitoring are appropriate.
Question 5 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.