ATI RN
ATI Nursing Care of Children Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
Extract:
A newly licensed nurse about the various indications of pregnancy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the various indications of pregnancy. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching as a presumptive sign of pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Breast changes, urinary frequency, and nausea are subjective presumptive signs, unlike ballottement (probable) or positive test (probable).
Extract:
A parent of a school-age child who has ADHD and a new prescription for a methylphenidate transdermal patch
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a school-age child who has ADHD and a new prescription for a methylphenidate transdermal patch. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reinforcing patch edges with tape ensures adhesion, unlike heat (risks overdose), incorrect placement (hip preferred), or short duration (typically 9-12 hours).
Extract:
A client who is postpartum, reports an allergy to aspirin, and states that they are in pain
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum, reports an allergy to aspirin, and states that they are in pain. The nurse should identify which of the following medications as safe to administer to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen is safe for aspirin-allergic clients, unlike ibuprofen, naproxen, or celecoxib (NSAIDs with cross-reactivity risk).
Extract:
A parent of a child who has a greenstick fracture
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a child who has a greenstick fracture. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Greenstick fractures are incomplete, not crossing the bone, unlike microscopic fractures, compression, or complete division.
Extract:
An adolescent who has a terminal illness
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about perception of death with the guardians of an adolescent who has a terminal illness. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adolescents often focus on appearance due to identity concerns, unlike monster imagery, self-blame, or misunderstanding death's permanence.