ATI RN
ATI Maternity Nur230 Questions
Extract:
Patient in preterm labor at 32 weeks of gestation
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is attending to a patient who is in preterm labor at 32 weeks of gestation. The patient asks the nurse, 'Will my baby be okay?' What should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reassuring the patient about the hospital's neonatal unit capabilities directly addresses concerns about the baby's care.
Extract:
Client for a local health fair about breast self-examination (BSE)
Question 2 of 5
A community health nurse is developing a pamphlet about breast self-examination (BSE) for a local health fair. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Examining breasts in the shower with soapy hands facilitates smooth gliding of fingers, making it easier to detect lumps or changes.
Extract:
Postpartum client who had a cesarean birth and reports urinary incontinence
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a postpartum client who had a cesarean birth and reports urinary incontinence when sneezing or coughing. What should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kegel exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles, reducing urinary incontinence.
Extract:
Infant diagnosed with spina bifida scheduled for surgical closure of myelomeningocele sac
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is formulating a care plan for an infant diagnosed with spina bifida who is scheduled for a surgical closure of the myelomeningocele sac. Which of the following interventions should be incorporated into the care plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A latex-free environment is essential due to the high risk of latex allergy in spina bifida patients.
Extract:
Client in labor experiencing incomplete uterine relaxation between hypertonic contractions
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in labor who is experiencing incomplete uterine relaxation between hypertonic contractions. What adverse effect does the nurse recognize as a result of this contraction pattern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incomplete uterine relaxation with hypertonic contractions can impede cervical dilation, slowing labor progression.