ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and finds the fundus slightly boggy and displaced to the right. Based on these findings, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A boggy, displaced fundus suggests bladder distension; voiding can relieve this, aiding uterine contraction.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and received methylergonovine. Which of the following findings indicates that the medication was effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A firm fundus indicates effective uterine contractions, the desired effect of methylergonovine to prevent hemorrhage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately following birth. After assuring a patent airway, what is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drying the skin prevents heat loss and stimulates breathing and circulation, critical for newborn stabilization.