ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn the day after delivery. The nurse notes a raised, bruised area on the left side of the scalp that does not cross the suture line. How should the nurse document this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A cephalhematoma is a collection of blood between the skull and periosteum, limited by suture lines, fitting the described finding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn 1 hr after birth. Which of the following respiratory rates is within the expected reference range for a newborn?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 48/min is within the normal range of 30-60 breaths per minute for a newborn.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who delivered a healthy term newborn via cesarean birth. The client asks the nurse, 'Is there a chance that I could deliver my next baby without having a cesarean section?' Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The type of incision (e.g., low transverse) is a key factor in determining eligibility for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBA
C).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hr postpartum. The nurse notes that the client soaked a perineal pad in 10 min, the client's skin color is ashen, and she states she feels weak and light headed. After applying oxygen via nonrebreather face mask at 10 L/min which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massaging the fundus addresses potential uterine atony, the likely cause of excessive bleeding, to control hemorrhage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching about crib safety with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing extra blankets reduces the risk of suffocation and SIDS, a key safe sleep practice.