ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Questions
Extract:
A 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency
Question 1 of 5
During a prenatal intake interview, the nurse is in the process of obtaining an initial assessment of a 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency. It is important for the nurse to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective communication is critical, especially with language barriers. Assessing understanding ensures the patient comprehends health information, reducing risks of misinformation. Handouts may not be in the patient's language, speaking quickly can hinder comprehension, and jargon can confuse rather than educate.
Extract:
A woman with severe abdominal and pelvic pain around menstruation, pain during intercourse, and 18 months of infertility
Question 2 of 5
A woman complains of severe abdominal and pelvic pain around the time of menstruation that has gotten worse over the last 5 years. She also complains of pain during intercourse and has tried unsuccessfully to get pregnant for the past 18 months. These symptoms are most likely related to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Endometriosis involves endometrial tissue outside the uterus, causing chronic pain during menstruation and intercourse, and often infertility due to scarring and adhesions. Primary dysmenorrhea is not associated with infertility, secondary dysmenorrhea may not involve all symptoms, and PMS does not typically cause severe pain or infertility.
Extract:
A woman hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a woman hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum should expect that initial treatment will involve:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV therapy restores fluid and electrolyte balance, critical in severe vomiting. Antiemetics, enteral nutrition, or steroids are secondary or inappropriate.
Extract:
Fetal well-being during labor
Question 4 of 5
How is fetal well-being during labor assessed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FHR response to uterine contractions reveals oxygenation status. Other options are less direct or incomplete indicators.
Extract:
A 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency
Question 5 of 5
During a prenatal intake interview, the nurse is in the process of obtaining an initial assessment of a 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency. It is important for the nurse to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective communication is critical, especially with language barriers. Assessing understanding ensures the patient comprehends health information, reducing risks of misinformation. Handouts may not be in the patient's language, speaking quickly can hinder comprehension, and jargon can confuse rather than educate.