ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who has preeclampsia and is being treated with magnesium sulfate IV. The client's respiratory rate is 10/min and deep-tendon reflexes are absent
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has preeclampsia and is being treated with magnesium sulfate IV. The client's respiratory rate is 10/min and deep-tendon reflexes are absent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client's respiratory rate of 10/min and absent deep-tendon reflexes are signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity, which can lead to respiratory depression and neuromuscular blockade. The nurse should stop the infusion immediately.
Extract:
A client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a healthy newborn. The client reports feeling 'down' and sad, having no energy, and wanting to cry
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a healthy newborn. The client reports feeling 'down' and sad, having no energy, and wanting to cry. Which of the following is a priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking the client if she has considered harming her newborn is important in further assessments to establish the mothers as it is a common feature of postpartum depression.
Extract:
Newborn just delivered
Question 3 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: C
Rationale: Clearing the respiratory tract is a critical first step, especially if the newborn is not breathing adequately.
Extract:
Newborn who has hydrocephalus
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has hydrocephalus. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydrocephalus is characterized by dilated scalp veins due to increased intracranial pressure.
Extract:
A client who has preeclampsia and is being treated with magnesium sulfate IV. The client's respiratory rate is 10/min and deep-tendon reflexes are absent
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has preeclampsia and is being treated with magnesium sulfate IV. The client's respiratory rate is 10/min and deep-tendon reflexes are absent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client's respiratory rate of 10/min and absent deep-tendon reflexes are signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity, which can lead to respiratory depression and neuromuscular blockade. The nurse should stop the infusion immediately.