ATI RN
ATI Custom Wn23 NS122 Questions
Extract:
A pregnant client in her 38th week of gestation complains of abdominal pain and suspects she is in labor.
Question 1 of 5
Which finding is characteristic of true labor contractions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: True labor contractions are regular, intensify, and lead to cervical dilation, unlike false labor (A, B,
C), confirming labor progression.
Extract:
The parents of a preschooler diagnosed with muscular dystrophy are asking questions about the course of their child's disease.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should tell them which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muscular dystrophy causes progressive muscle degeneration and weakness, a factual description. Physical therapy (
B) helps but doesn't stop progression, normal function (
C) is unlikely, and weakness will worsen (
D).
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and reports constipation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased fiber and fluid intake safely relieves constipation in pregnancy by promoting bowel motility. Suppositories (
A) and laxatives (
D) require provider approval, and posture (
B) is unrelated.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has been placed in halo traction to immobilize his cervical spine.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed reduces cervical spine pressure and enhances comfort in halo traction. Pelvic girdles (
A) are unrelated, supine positioning (
B) may increase pressure, and foot elevation (
D) is ineffective.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a toddler who had a cast applied 2 hours ago due to multiple fractures of the right hand.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately to the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A capillary refill of 4 seconds suggests impaired circulation, a critical finding needing immediate reporting. Immobility (
A), swelling (
B), and non-elevation (
D) are expected or less urgent post-cast application.