ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A mother and baby in postpartum. The baby is approximately 2 hours old
Question 1 of 5
A nurse receives a mother and baby in postpartum. The baby is approximately 2 hours old. During the assessment of the baby the nurse recognizes the following symptoms of transient tachypnea of the newborn except for-
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 170 is not a symptom of transient tachypnea of the newborn, which is characterized by respiratory distress signs like grunting, nasal flaring, and rapid respirations.
Extract:
Newborn delivered via cesarean birth approximately 1 hour ago. Apgar scores: 8 and 9. Vitamin K administered. Weight: 4337 grams (9 lb 9 oz). Gestational age: 39 weeks. Condition: Large for gestational age. Observations: Newborn noted to be jittery and have decreased muscle tone
Question 2 of 5
Complete the diagram by specifying: 1. The potential condition the newborn is most likely experiencing. 2. Two actions the nurse should take to address that condition. 3. Two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the newborn's progress.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypoglycemia is likely due to the newborn's large size and symptoms of jitteriness and decreased muscle tone. Actions include checking capillary blood glucose and placing under a radiant warmer. Parameters to monitor are temperature and seizure activity.
Extract:
Clients in an antepartum unit
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an antepartum unit is triaging clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Painless vaginal bleeding in the third trimester could be a sign of placenta previa or placental abruption, both of which are serious conditions requiring immediate medical attention.
Extract:
Newborn who has spinal bifida
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has spinal bifida. Which of the following actions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The newborn should be placed in prone position to prevent pressure to the lesion which may lead to damage to the contents of the sac.
Extract:
A client who is a primigravida, at term, and having contractions but is stating that she is 'not really sure if she is in labor or not'
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is a primigravida, at term, and having contractions but is stating that she is 'not really sure if she is in labor or not.' Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a sign of true labor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: True labor is characterized by characteristic lower abdominal pain that in frequency and intensity and radiate to the back with progressive changes in the cervix, including effacement and dilation.