ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newborn's parent to care for the umbilical cord stump. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sponge baths keep the cord dry, reducing infection risk until it naturally detaches.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postpartum, is breastfeeding, and reports nipple soreness. Which of the following measures should the nurse suggest to reduce discomfort during breastfeeding? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: These measures reduce nipple soreness by improving latch, promoting healing, and minimizing irritation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postpartum and observes a large amount of lochia rubra and several small clots on the client's perineal pad. The fundus is midline and firm at the umbilicus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A firm, midline fundus with lochia rubra and small clots is normal; documenting and monitoring are appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn and auscultates an apical heart rate of 130/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A heart rate of 130/min is within the normal range for a newborn, requiring only documentation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has macrosomia and whose mother has diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following newborn complications as the priority focus of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoglycemia is the priority due to fetal hyperinsulinemia in newborns of diabetic mothers, requiring immediate monitoring.