ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 11 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about Kegel exercises to a group of clients who are in the third trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following statements by a client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kegel exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles, aiding pelvic muscle stretching during birth. They do not prevent stretch marks, reduce back aches, or prevent constipation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about phenylketonuria (PKU) testing to the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Special lights treat jaundice, not PKU, which requires dietary management. The other statements are correct about PKU testing and management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the nurse observes the toddler sitting quietly in the corner of the crib, sucking her thumb. When the nurse approaches the crib, the toddler turns away from the nurse. The nurse should understand that these behaviors indicate which of the following developmental reactions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thumb-sucking and withdrawal in a hospitalized toddler indicate regression due to stress and separation. These behaviors do not reflect resentment, anxiety, or autonomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks gestation. The client asks about the cause of her heartburn. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Progesterone relaxes smooth muscle, including the lower esophageal sphincter, causing heartburn. Uterine pressure, estrogen, and bile are less directly related at 12 weeks.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 6 weeks of gestation with her first pregnancy and asks the nurse when she can expect to experience quickening. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quickening occurs between 16–20 weeks (fourth to fifth months). It is not felt in the first trimester, last trimester, or tied to uterine rise.