ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a newborn immediately following birth. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Vitamin K prevents bleeding disorders, and antibiotic ointment prevents neonatal conjunctivitis, both standard newborn care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth. Which of the following findings indicates the client's bladder is distended?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A fundus palpable to the right of the midline suggests bladder distention, which can displace the uterus and hinder contractions, increasing hemorrhage risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and has a prescription for Rho (D) Immunoglobulin. The nurse should verify which of the following prior to administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: RhoGAM is given to Rh-negative mothers with Rh-positive newborns to prevent antibody formation against Rh-positive blood.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who just delivered a newborn. Following the delivery, which nursing action should be done first to care for the newborn?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clearing the respiratory tract ensures an unobstructed airway, critical for effective breathing post-delivery.