ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn RN Questions
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A woman after bladder surgery
Question 1 of 5
To assist the woman in regaining control of the urinary sphincter after bladder surgery, the nurse should teach the client to perform which action?
Correct Answer: Kegel exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles, improving urinary sphincter control. Limiting fluids risks dehydration, frequent voiding may irritate the bladder, and laxatives address constipation, not sphincter control.
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A client with pelvic inflammatory disease who does not speak English
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about self-care with a client who has pelvic inflammatory disease. The client does not speak English. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A facility-approved interpreter ensures accurate and confidential communication. Family members may lack medical knowledge, dictionaries are inefficient, and APs may not be qualified or authorized to interpret.
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A maternity client in need of surgery
Question 3 of 5
A maternity client is in need of surgery. Which healthcare member is legally responsible for obtaining informed consent for an invasive procedure?
Correct Answer: The physician is legally responsible for obtaining informed consent, explaining the procedure's purpose, risks, and alternatives. Nurses may assist, but social workers and unit secretaries have no role in this process.
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A female client suspected of having endometrial polyps
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a female client and suspects that the client may have endometrial polyps based on which clinical manifestation?
Correct Answer: Metrorrhagia (irregular uterine bleeding) is a hallmark of endometrial polyps due to their disruption of the endometrium. Other symptoms are less specific.
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A client who had a right-sided mastectomy 8 hours ago with an IV in her left arm
Question 5 of 5
A laboratory technician arrives to draw blood for a complete blood count (CBC) for a client who had a right-sided mastectomy 8 hours ago. The client has an intravenous line with fluid infusing in her left antecubital space. To obtain the blood specimen, the technician places a tourniquet on the client's right arm. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: Using the left arm avoids risks like lymphedema in the surgical arm. Femoral puncture is invasive, assisting with the right arm is harmful, and finger sticks are inadequate for CBC.
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