ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn RN Questions
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A client who is 4 days postoperative following a right radical mastectomy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 days postoperative following a right radical mastectomy. Which of the following activities should the nurse anticipate being the most difficult for this client to perform with her right hand?
Correct Answer: Combing hair requires lifting the arm above the shoulder, which can be painful and difficult due to impaired lymphatic drainage and nerve damage post-mastectomy. Brushing teeth, buttoning a blouse, and eating are less challenging as they require minimal arm elevation or strength.
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A male adolescent during a well check-up
Question 2 of 5
While obtaining a health history from a male adolescent during a well check-up, the nurse assesses his sexual behavior and risk for sexually transmitted infections. Based on the information, the nurse plans to teach the adolescent about using a condom. What statement would the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: Applying a condom before genital contact prevents STI and pregnancy transmission. Wallets damage condoms, petroleum jelly weakens latex, and reusing condoms increases infection risk.
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A client postoperative following a mastectomy preparing for radiation
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for radiation treatment who is postoperative following a mastectomy. The nurse should inform the client to expect which of the following adverse effects from the treatment?
Correct Answer: Fatigue is a common side effect of radiation due to damage to healthy cells. Diarrhea and anorexia are more associated with gastrointestinal or systemic treatments, and alopecia is typical with chemotherapy.
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A woman after bladder surgery
Question 4 of 5
To assist the woman in regaining control of the urinary sphincter after bladder surgery, the nurse should teach the client to perform which action?
Correct Answer: Kegel exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles, improving urinary sphincter control. Limiting fluids risks dehydration, frequent voiding may irritate the bladder, and laxatives address constipation, not sphincter control.
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A group of adolescent girls learning about female reproductive development
Question 5 of 5
After teaching a group of adolescent girls about female reproductive development, the nurse determines that teaching was successful when the girls state that menarche is defined as a woman's first:
Correct Answer: Menarche is the first menstrual period, marking the onset of fertility. Sexual experience and breast development are unrelated to this definition.
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