ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing postpartum depression with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A history of depression is a known risk factor for postpartum depression, showing understanding of the condition.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching about crib safety with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing extra blankets reduces the risk of suffocation and SIDS, a key safe sleep practice.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth. Which of the following findings indicates the client's bladder is distended?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A fundus palpable to the right of the midline suggests bladder distention, which can displace the uterus and hinder contractions, increasing hemorrhage risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a healthy newborn. The client reports feeling 'down' and sad, having no energy, and wanting to cry. Which of the following is a priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing for potential harm to the newborn or self is the priority to ensure safety in suspected postpartum depression.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and finds the fundus slightly boggy and displaced to the right. Based on these findings, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A boggy, displaced fundus suggests bladder distension; voiding can relieve this, aiding uterine contraction.