ATI RN
ATI Custom Wn23 NS122 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has been placed in halo traction to immobilize his cervical spine.
Question 1 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:
The nurse discovers a new prescription for RhoGAM for a client who is about to undergo a diagnostic procedure.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse will administer the RhoGAM after which procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amniocentesis can cause fetal-maternal hemorrhage, necessitating RhoGAM in Rh-negative mothers to prevent sensitization. Biophysical profiles (
B), contraction stress tests (
C), and nonstress tests (
D) are noninvasive and don't require RhoGAM.
Extract:
A client arrives at the clinic reporting a positive home pregnancy test.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse cautions that the home pregnancy test is considered a presumptive sign and will assess the client for which sign to confirm pregnancy.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A positive office pregnancy test confirms pregnancy by detecting hCG, a definitive sign. Chadwick's (
A) and Hegar's (
B) signs are probable, and fetal movement (
D) occurs later.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who is suspected of having Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should prepare the child for which of the following diagnostic procedures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Radiographs are the primary diagnostic tool for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, showing femoral head changes. Biopsy (
A), MRI (
C), and genetic testing (
D) are not typically required.
Extract:
The nurse teaches a patient about danger signs of pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following danger signs of pregnancy should the nurse teach a patient to report promptly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Edema of the face and hands may indicate preeclampsia, a serious condition requiring prompt reporting. Nasal congestion (
A), hemorrhoids (
C), and varicose veins (
D) are common but not urgent.