ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn RN Questions
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A client receiving hydrocortisone 100 mg IM daily, available as 250 mg/2 mL
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocortisone 100 mg IM daily to a client. Available as hydrocortisone 250 mg/2 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?(Round the answer to the nearest tenth number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: Using the ratio 250 mg/2 mL = 100 mg/x mL, cross-multiply to get 250x = 200, so x = 0.8 mL. This is the correct dose, rounded to the nearest tenth.
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A maternity client in need of surgery
Question 2 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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Four clients being reviewed for contraception options
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing contraception options for four clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients has a contraindication for receiving oral contraceptives.
Correct Answer: Smoking, especially over age 35, increases cardiovascular risks with oral contraceptives, making it a contraindication. Migraines, PID history, and benign breast disease are not absolute contraindications.
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A woman who has undergone a right-sided modified-radical mastectomy
Question 4 of 5
A woman who has undergone a right-sided modified-radical mastectomy returns from surgery. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care at this time?
Correct Answer: Turning, coughing, and deep breathing prevent respiratory complications post-surgery. Asking about feelings is premature, using the right arm risks lymphedema, and elevating the arm aids drainage.
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Women experiencing a heart attack
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a class discussion on the clinical manifestations of a heart attack observed in women. Which symptoms would the nurse include as key assessment data? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: Women may experience sleep disturbances (48%), unusual fatigue (70%), and arm pain (42%) before a heart attack, indicating reduced cardiac function. Syncope (12%) and extreme hunger (4%) are less common.
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