ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 3 Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is delegating tasks to the assistive personnel (AP). The nurse should direct the AP to complete which of the following tasks first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Performing blood glucose monitoring before insulin administration is the priority task to prevent hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, requiring immediate attention.
Extract:
A client with multiple sclerosis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with multiple sclerosis. What actions does the nurse implement to increase venous return, prevent stiffness, and maintain muscle strength and endurance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging range-of-motion exercises improves blood flow, flexibility, and muscle tone, addressing venous return, stiffness, and strength in MS.
Extract:
A client with complications of left-sided heart failure.
Question 3 of 5
The practical nurse (PN) is assisting with the admission of a client with complications of left-sided heart failure. Which focused assessment should the PN implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When admitting a client with complications of left-sided heart failure, the practical nurse (PN) should prioritize assessing the client's bilateral lung sounds. Left-sided heart failure can result in the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, leading to pulmonary congestion and impaired gas exchange. By auscultating the client's lung sounds, the PN can assess for the presence of crackles, wheezes, or diminished breath sounds, which are indicative of pulmonary congestion and fluid accumulation.
Extract:
A community at risk for flooding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse has identified a community at risk for flooding. The nurse understands that educating the residents about evacuation routes and emergency shelters is an example of what level of the National Response Framework?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preparedness involves educating residents about evacuation routes and shelters to enhance readiness for a disaster like flooding.
Extract:
A client who has COPD.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has COPD. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Instructing the client to use pursed-lip breathing helps improve oxygen exchange and decreases air trapping, which is effective in managing COPD symptoms.