ATI RN
ATI Maternity Nur230 Questions
Extract:
Child with suspected acute rheumatic fever
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a health history from a child who has suspected acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A recent sore throat may indicate a streptococcal infection, a common precursor to acute rheumatic fever.
Extract:
Infant's vital signs
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure an infant's vital signs. Which of the following sites should the nurse use to assess the heart rate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The apical pulse at the heart's apex provides the most accurate heart rate assessment in infants.
Extract:
Client in prenatal clinic with weight gain concerns
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is attending to a group of clients. Which client's weight gain should the nurse be concerned about?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An 18kg weight gain in the first trimester far exceeds the expected 1.8kg, suggesting potential health issues requiring evaluation.
Extract:
Postpartum client who had a cesarean birth and reports urinary incontinence
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a postpartum client who had a cesarean birth and reports urinary incontinence when sneezing or coughing. What should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kegel exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles, reducing urinary incontinence.
Extract:
Primigravida at 42 weeks of gestation who believes she is in labor
Question 5 of 5
A nurse midwife is examining a client who is a primigravida at 42 weeks of gestation and states that she believes she is in labor. Which of the following findings confirm to the nurse that the client is in labor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cervical dilation is a definitive sign of labor progression, confirming the onset of labor.