ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Newborn who has myelomeningocele
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has myelomeningocele. Which of the following nursing goals has the priority in the care of this infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining the integrity of the sac is crucial to prevent complications such as meningitis and nerve damage in myelomeningocele.
Extract:
Newborn's parent
Question 2 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: D
Rationale: Giving a sponge bath until the cord stump falls off prevents infection and promotes drying of the cord.
Extract:
A client who is in active labor when the client's membranes rupture. The fetal monitor tracing shows late decelerations
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor when the client's membranes rupture. The fetal monitor tracing shows late decelerations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning the client onto her side can help improve uteroplacental perfusion by relieving pressure on the vena cava and increasing blood flow to the uterus.
Extract:
A client who is in active labor with 7 cm of cervical dilation and 100% effacement. The fetus is at 1+ station, and the client's amniotic membranes are intact. The client suddenly states that she needs to push
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor with 7 cm of cervical dilation and 100% effacement. The fetus is at 1+ station, and the client's amniotic membranes are intact. The client suddenly states that she needs to push. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Panting helps the client manage the urge to push and prevents premature pushing, which can cause cervical swelling or injury.
Extract:
A client who experienced a vaginal delivery
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine IM to a client who experienced a vaginal delivery. The nurse should explain to the client that the purpose of this medication is to prevent which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methylergonovine causes uterine contractions to prevent or treat postpartum hemorrhage.