ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A client who is 2 days postpartum and wants to continue using her diaphragm for contraception.
Question 1 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 hospitalized with tetanus.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for the client hospitalized with tetanus, which of the following will the nurse include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opioids address tetanus-related muscle spasms and pain, a primary intervention. Food handling, frequent meals, or distractions are less relevant.
Extract:
The primary caregiver of a client with newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease.
Question 3 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.
Extract:
An older adult client with dementia whose family asks why calming medication isn't prescribed.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia. The client's family member asks why the provider will not prescribe a medication to calm the client down. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calming medications like antipsychotics increase stroke risk in older adults with dementia, a primary reason to avoid them. Blood pressure, infection, or fall risks are less specific concerns.
Extract:
A client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. The client asks the nurse, 'Why do I have so much pain?' Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain in trigeminal neuralgia results from nerve stimulation by pressure or temperature. Nasal stuffiness, hypoglycemia, or catecholamines are not causes of this condition.