ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn RN I Questions
Extract:
A client who had a cerebral aneurysm rupture.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who had a cerebral aneurysm rupture. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension is part of Cushing's triad, indicating increased ICP.
Extract:
A client who has a new diagnosis of epilepsy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of epilepsy about actions to take if the client experiences a seizure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clearing objects prevents injury during a seizure, ensuring a safer environment.
Extract:
A client who has a new prescription for Sumatriptan (Imitrex) tablets.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Sumatriptan (Imitrex) tablets to treat migraine headaches. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repeating the dose after 2 hours (corrected from 1 hour in options) is standard for unrelieved migraines.
Extract:
A client who was injured by a blast of high-order explosives.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was injured by a blast of high-order explosives. Medics report secondary injuries from the explosion. The nurse anticipates what type of injuries?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Secondary blast injuries result from flying debris and shrapnel, causing penetrating injuries such as lacerations and punctures.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing education on epidemiology to a nursing student. Which of the following statements indicate the importance of epidemiology to the community health nurse?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: A: Assesses intervention efficacy. B: Identifies health outcome causes. C: Quantifies disease burden. D: Studies population health status.