ATI RN
ATI Nursing Care of Children Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
Extract:
A client who is in the third trimester and reports difficulty sleeping
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is in the third trimester and reports difficulty sleeping. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Relaxation exercises promote sleep safely, unlike tea (caffeine risk), right-side sleeping (left preferred), or hot tubs (overheating risk).
Extract:
An adolescent who states an intention to self-harm
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who states an intention to self-harm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous observation ensures immediate safety, prioritizing self-harm prevention over restraints, data collection, or consent (less urgent).
Extract:
A 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Birth weight doubles, posterior fontanel closes, and rolling back to front are typical at 6 months, unlike Moro reflex (fades) or sitting unsupported (later).
Extract:
An adolescent who has a terminal illness
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about perception of death with the guardians of an adolescent who has a terminal illness. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adolescents often focus on appearance due to identity concerns, unlike monster imagery, self-blame, or misunderstanding death's permanence.
Extract:
A client who is postpartum and is taking docusate sodium to prevent constipation
Question 5 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).