ATI RN
ATI RN Custom 2023 Fall Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Which information would the nurse emphasize in the teaching plan for a postpartum woman who is reluctant to begin taking warm sitz baths?
Question 1 of 5
Which information would the nurse emphasize in the teaching plan for a postpartum woman who is reluctant to begin taking warm sitz baths?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitz baths increase the blood supply to the perineal area, promoting healing and providing relief from discomfort. Vasoconstriction is incorrect, duration doesn't enhance therapy, and infection risk is minimal if done properly.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching a client about positive signs of pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fetal heart tones detected by ultrasound are a positive sign of pregnancy because they provide direct evidence of a fetus. Breast tenderness and fatigue are presumptive signs, and a positive urine test is a probable sign.
Extract:
A client experiencing contractions presents at a health care facility. Assessment conducted by the nurse reveals that the client has been experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions.
Question 3 of 5
Which role do Braxton Hicks contractions play in aiding labor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Braxton Hicks contractions help soften and ripen the cervix, preparing it for labor. They don't directly affect oxytocin, prostaglandins, or breathing.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching about crib safety with the parent of a newborn.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing extra blankets reduces suffocation and SIDS risk. Stomach sleeping, padding, and separate bedrooms increase risks.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and who has a suspected placenta previa.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Painless red vaginal bleeding is a hallmark of placenta previa due to the placenta's low position. Painful bleeding suggests abruptio placenta.