ATI RN
ATI Nursing Care of Children Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
Extract:
A client who is in labor and tested positive for group B streptococcus B-hemolytic
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and tested positive for group B streptococcus B-hemolytic. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IV antibiotics reduce GBS transmission risk, unlike breastfeeding restriction (safe), contact precautions (droplet needed), or pharyngeal culture (irrelevant).
Extract:
A client who is postpartum and is taking docusate sodium to prevent constipation
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postpartum and is taking docusate sodium to prevent constipation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking docusate sodium with a full glass of water aids stool softening, enhancing its effectiveness, unlike daily use (risks dependence), mineral oil (adverse effects), or reduced fiber (counterproductive).
Extract:
An adolescent client who uses inhalers for the treatment of asthma
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who uses inhalers for the treatment of asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using levalbuterol before exercise prevents bronchoconstriction, unlike short wait times, fluticasone for rescue, or stopping fluticasone (controller medication).
Extract:
A 3-year-old preschooler
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing growth and development milestones with the parents of a 3-year-old preschooler. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates to the preschooler is meeting the expected benchmarks of other preschoolers in this age group?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Riding a tricycle is a common 3-year-old milestone, unlike cutting shapes (advanced), copying triangles (later), or overhead throwing (variable).
Extract:
A child who is receiving IV cefuroxime and begins to have difficulty breathing
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a child who is receiving IV cefuroxime when the child begins to have difficulty breathing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping the infusion halts potential allergic reactions, prioritizing safety over vital signs, epinephrine (secondary), or intake monitoring.