ATI RN
ATI RN Custom 2023 Fall Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A woman gives birth to a small infant with a malformed skull. The infant grows abnormally slowly and shows signs of substantial cognitive and intellectual deficits. The child also has facial abnormalities including a short nose and thin lip that become more striking as it develops.
Question 1 of 5
What might you expect to find in the mother's pregnancy history?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic alcohol use during pregnancy can cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, matching the described symptoms (growth issues, cognitive deficits, facial anomalies).
Extract:
A nurse is discussing postpartum depression with a newly licensed nurse.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Women with a history of depression are more likely to experience postpartum depression. Harming the infant is rare, onset varies, and psychosis is linked to postpartum psychosis, not depression.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching about comfort measures for breast engorgement to a client who is postpartum and is breastfeeding.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying hot packs during feeding can worsen engorgement by increasing blood flow; cold packs after feeding and frequent breastfeeding help. Cabbage leaves are a valid remedy.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth 2 hr ago. The nurse notes that the client's blood pressure is 60/50 mm Hg.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Evaluating the fundus first checks for uterine atony, a common cause of postpartum hemorrhage leading to hypotension. Assessment precedes intervention.
Extract:
A nurse is completing discharge instructions for a new mother and her 2-day-old newborn. The mother asks, 'How will I know if my baby gets enough breast milk?'
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A newborn wetting 6 to 12 diapers per day indicates adequate milk intake via hydration. Wake cycles, sleep duration, and burping aren't direct indicators.