ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing a physical examination of a client who is 1 day postpartum. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A displaced fundus suggests uterine atony, necessitating immediate intervention to prevent hemorrhage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has macrosomia and whose mother has diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following newborn complications as the priority focus of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoglycemia is the priority due to fetal hyperinsulinemia in newborns of diabetic mothers, requiring immediate monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn 4 hr after birth. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to prevent jaundice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early feeding stimulates bowel movements, aiding bilirubin elimination, which helps prevent neonatal jaundice.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hr postpartum. The nurse notes that the client soaked a perineal pad in 10 min, the client's skin color is ashen, and she states she feels weak and light headed. After applying oxygen via nonrebreather face mask at 10 L/min which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massaging the fundus addresses potential uterine atony, the likely cause of excessive bleeding, to control hemorrhage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about reducing perineal infection with a client following a vaginal delivery. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: These actions reduce bacterial spread and maintain hygiene, preventing perineal infections post-delivery.