ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who is a primigravida, at term, and having contractions but is stating that she is 'not really sure if she is in labor or not'
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is a primigravida, at term, and having contractions but is stating that she is 'not really sure if she is in labor or not.' Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a sign of true labor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: True labor is characterized by characteristic lower abdominal pain that in frequency and intensity and radiate to the back with progressive changes in the cervix, including effacement and dilation.
Extract:
A newborn
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn. Which of the following should the nurse understand is a clinical manifestation of pyloric stenosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pyloric stenosis is characterized by narrowing of the pylorus, leading to projectile vomiting after feedings.
Extract:
A client who is at 22 weeks of gestation and has been unable to control her gestational diabetes mellitus with diet and exercise
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation and has been unable to control her gestational diabetes mellitus with diet and exercise. The nurse should anticipate a prescription from the provider for which of the following medications for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin is the preferred medication for gestational diabetes as it is safe and does not cross the placenta.
Extract:
An 8-hour old, term newborn following a cesarean birth. The nurse observes that the newborn's skin is yellow
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting an 8-hour old, term newborn following a cesarean birth. The nurse observes that the newborn's skin is yellow. This finding indicates the newborn is experiencing a complication related to which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jaundice within 24 hours of birth is pathological and may indicate maternal/newborn blood group incompatibility.
Extract:
Newborn who is postmature
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assess a newborn who is postmature. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Postmature newborns often exhibit cracked, peeling skin and abundant vernix due to prolonged gestation.