ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who is experiencing preterm labor
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate IV to a client who is experiencing preterm labor. Which of the following is the priority nursing assessment for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Magnesium sulphate toxicity can lead to respiratory depression, making respiratory rate the priority assessment.
Extract:
A 26-year-old female who was in a car accident 6 months ago that killed her mother, husband, and 2-year-old son. She and her father were the only survivors of the crash. She is seeking care for depression
Question 2 of 5
Click to indicate whether findings at the next follow-up appointment indicate that the treatment was effective or ineffective.
| Finding | Effective | Ineffective |
|---|---|---|
| The client talks to her father and her best friend when she starts to feel sad | ||
| The client states she feels numb when thinking about the crash | ||
| The client states that she avoids driving altogether and takes the bus | ||
| The client reports sleeping 6 to 7 hours per night | ||
| The client states she feels less jumpy and more relaxed |
Correct Answer: A: Effective, B: Ineffective, C: Effective, D: Effective, E: Effective
Rationale: A: Seeking support is a positive coping mechanism. B: Feeling numb suggests unresolved trauma. C: Avoiding triggers is a healthy coping strategy. D: Adequate sleep indicates improvement. E: Reduced anxiety suggests effective treatment.
Extract:
A mother and baby in postpartum. The baby is approximately 2 hours old
Question 3 of 5
A nurse receives a mother and baby in postpartum. The baby is approximately 2 hours old. During the assessment of the baby the nurse recognizes the following symptoms of transient tachypnea of the newborn except for-
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 170 is not a symptom of transient tachypnea of the newborn, which is characterized by respiratory distress signs like grunting, nasal flaring, and rapid respirations.
Extract:
A client who is in active labor when the client's membranes rupture. The fetal monitor tracing shows late decelerations
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor when the client's membranes rupture. The fetal monitor tracing shows late decelerations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning the client onto her side can help improve uteroplacental perfusion by relieving pressure on the vena cava and increasing blood flow to the uterus.
Extract:
Preterm newborn who is in an incubator
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preterm newborn who is in an incubator to maintain a neutral thermal environment. The father of the newborn asks the nurse why this is necessary. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preterm newborns have immature physiological mechanisms to regulate their body temperature effectively.