ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Preterm newborn who is in an incubator
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preterm newborn who is in an incubator to maintain a neutral thermal environment. The father of the newborn asks the nurse why this is necessary. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preterm newborns have immature physiological mechanisms to regulate their body temperature effectively.
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 2 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:
Newborn who has spinal bifida
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has spinal bifida. Which of the following actions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The newborn should be placed in prone position to prevent pressure to the lesion which may lead to damage to the contents of the sac.
Extract:
A client during the first trimester of pregnancy. After reviewing the client's blood work, the nurse notices she does not have immunity to rubella
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client during the first trimester of pregnancy. After reviewing the client's blood work, the nurse notices she does not have immunity to rubella. Which of the following times should the nurse understand is recommended for rubella immunization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rubella immunization is recommended before pregnancy to prevent congenital rubella syndrome, as live vaccines are not given during pregnancy.
Extract:
A client who is in active labor and notes that the presenting part is at 0 station
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in active labor and notes that the presenting part is at 0 station. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this clinical finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Station refers to the position of the presenting part of the fetus in relation to the ischial spines of the maternal pelvis.