ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn RN Questions
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A client postoperative following a mastectomy preparing for radiation
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for radiation treatment who is postoperative following a mastectomy. The nurse should inform the client to expect which of the following adverse effects from the treatment?
Correct Answer: Fatigue is a common side effect of radiation due to damage to healthy cells. Diarrhea and anorexia are more associated with gastrointestinal or systemic treatments, and alopecia is typical with chemotherapy.
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A client diagnosed with endometriosis
Question 2 of 5
A client who has come to the clinic is diagnosed with endometriosis. What would the nurse expect the primary care provider to prescribe as a first-line treatment?
Correct Answer: Progestins are first-line for endometriosis as they suppress endometrial tissue growth and reduce pain and bleeding. Antiestrogens and GnRH analogues are second-line due to severe side effects, and NSAIDs only provide symptomatic relief.
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General question about infant mortality
Question 3 of 5
Which factors are the main causes of the high infant mortality rate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: Prematurity (35%), low birth weight (25%), sudden infant death syndrome (15%), and necrotizing enterocolitis (10%) are major causes of infant mortality. Cardiac complications (5%) and viral infections (2%) are less significant.
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A maternity client in need of surgery
Question 4 of 5
A maternity client is in need of surgery. Which healthcare member is legally responsible for obtaining informed consent for an invasive procedure?
Correct Answer: The physician is legally responsible for obtaining informed consent, explaining the procedure's purpose, risks, and alternatives. Nurses may assist, but social workers and unit secretaries have no role in this process.
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A newly licensed nurse learning about HIPAA
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: HIPAA restricts sharing client information with family without consent, except in specific care-related situations. The other statements are correct: HIPAA regulates identifiable health information, is a federal law, and includes addresses as protected information.
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