ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
An antepartum client reporting constipation.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about increasing dietary fiber to an antepartum client who reports constipation. Which of the following food selections has the highest fiber content per cup?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lentils have the highest fiber content per cup, effectively relieving constipation. Asparagus, oatmeal, and cabbage have lower fiber levels.
Extract:
A client who is 2 days postpartum and wants to continue using her diaphragm for contraception.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is 2 days postpartum and wants to continue using her diaphragm for contraception. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postpartum cervical changes require diaphragm refitting for effective contraception. Four-hour retention is incorrect (6 hours is standard), oil-based lubricants damage diaphragms, and sterile water storage is improper.
Extract:
A client with Bell's Palsy.
Question 3 of 5
When asked to explain the common symptoms of Bell's Palsy, the nurse correctly identifies which of the following as manifestations of this disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sudden unilateral facial weakness is the hallmark of Bell's Palsy. Tinnitus, bilateral pain, or progressive muscle loss are not typical.
Extract:
A client with a new spinal cord injury and an indwelling urinary catheter that has stopped flowing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse caring for a client with a new spinal cord injury notices that the indwelling urinary catheter has stopped flowing. What is the nurses best first action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the tubing for kinks or obstructions is the first, non-invasive step to restore urine flow. Notifying the physician, removing, or replacing the catheter are premature.
Extract:
The primary caregiver of a client with newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease.
Question 5 of 5
The primary caregiver of a client with newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease states 'I don't know how I will handle caring for my spouse with this disease'. What is the nurse's best first response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An empathetic response encourages the caregiver to share concerns, fostering communication. Other options dismiss emotions, probe prematurely, or minimize the caregiver's role.