ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postpartum. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to the possibility of a postpartum complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A heart rate of 110/min is elevated and may indicate a postpartum complication such as hemorrhage, infection, or cardiovascular issues, requiring further assessment.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newborn's parent to care for the umbilical cord stump. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sponge baths keep the cord dry, reducing infection risk until it naturally detaches.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn delivered by vaginal birth with a vacuum assist. The newborn's mother asks about the swollen area on her son's head. After palpation to identify that the swelling crosses the suture line, which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Caput succedaneum crosses suture lines and is caused by pressure during labor, fitting the described swelling.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn 4 hr after birth. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to prevent jaundice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early feeding stimulates bowel movements, aiding bilirubin elimination, which helps prevent neonatal jaundice.