ATI RN
ATI NURS125 Maternal Newborn exam Questions
Extract:
Client refusing unit-dose medication after opening
Question 1 of 5
A nurse opens a unit-dose of a prescribed medication prior to administering it to a client. The client refuses to take the medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filling out an incident report documents the refusal, aiding in care improvement and safety.
Extract:
Client preoperative for a sigmoid colostomy
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is preoperative for a sigmoid colostomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sigmoid colostomy is typically located in the left lower abdomen due to the sigmoid colon's position.
Extract:
Client with urinary leakage due to spinal cord injury
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has urinary leakage due to nerve damage following a spinal cord injury. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following types of urinary incontinence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reflex incontinence results from neurological damage causing involuntary bladder contractions.
Extract:
Client at risk for diarrhea
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about foods and beverages that can cause diarrhea. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caffeinated beverages increase intestinal motility, potentially causing diarrhea.
Extract:
None
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about pharmacodynamics. The nurse should include that which of the following medication levels occurs when a medication is at the lowest serum concentration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trough levels represent the lowest serum concentration, typically before the next dose.