ATI RN
ATI Maternity Nur230 Questions
Extract:
Child admitted with suspected rheumatic fever
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who was admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. The provider prescribes an anti-streptolysin O (ASO) titer. The parent asks the nurse the purpose of the test. What should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An ASO titer confirms recent streptococcal infection, a precursor to rheumatic fever, by detecting streptolysin O antibodies.
Extract:
Adolescent with spina bifida, paralyzed from the waist down
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent with spina bifida who is paralyzed from the waist down. Which of the following client statements should alert the nurse to the need for further education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Catheterization every 3-4 hours is needed to prevent urinary tract infections, indicating a need for further education.
Extract:
Client who just delivered
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the delivery room is planning to promote maternal-infant bonding for a client who just delivered. What is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Skin-to-skin contact immediately post-delivery regulates newborn vitals and enhances bonding.
Extract:
8-year-old child diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is attending to an 8-year-old child diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever. What should be the nurse's immediate priority assessment after admission?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Auscultating heart sounds is critical due to the risk of cardiac complications like carditis in acute rheumatic fever.
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Parents of a toddler about iron deficiency anemia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating the parents of a toddler about iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following should the nurse suggest as a method of preventing iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A milk-heavy diet is low in iron and can reduce iron absorption, contributing to iron deficiency anemia.