ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is teaching about clomiphene citrate to a client who is experiencing infertility.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Breast tenderness. This is a common adverse effect of hormonal medications, such as oral contraceptives. Breast tenderness occurs due to hormonal changes affecting breast tissue. Chills (
B) are not typically associated with hormonal medications. Tinnitus (
C) is a ringing in the ears, which is not a common side effect of oral contraceptives. Urinary frequency (
D) is also not a typical adverse effect of hormonal medications. Breast tenderness is a known side effect and should be included in patient education.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn about the Plastibell circumcision technique.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Notify the provider if the end of your baby's penis appears dark red. This is important as it could indicate a complication like infection or inadequate blood flow. A: Yellow exudate is not a normal finding and should be reported immediately. C: The Plastibell is typically removed after a few days, not 4 hours. D: A snug diaper can cause pressure on the circumcision site, leading to complications.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 6 weeks of gestation and adheres to a vegan diet.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess the client's dietary intake?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale for choice C: Asking how much protein the client eats in a day assesses the client's overall dietary intake and can provide valuable information about their nutritional status. Protein is an essential macronutrient, and inadequate intake can lead to various health issues. By inquiring about protein consumption, the nurse can evaluate if the client is meeting their nutritional needs.
Rationale for other choices:
A: Asking about the last time the client ate meat is specific and may not give a comprehensive picture of their overall dietary habits.
B: Asking if the client has considered eating shellfish is too specific and does not address their current dietary intake.
D: Inquiring about a Vitamin C supplement is not directly related to assessing the client's overall dietary intake.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 1 hr postpartum and has peripartum cardiomyopathy.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Restrict daily oral fluid intake. This action is important for patients with heart failure to prevent fluid overload. Administering an IV bolus of lactated Ringer's (
A) can exacerbate fluid overload. Obtaining misoprostol (
B) is not relevant to managing heart failure. Assessing blood pressure twice daily (
C) is important but not the priority.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn who was born 2 hr ago and was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit with chest wall retractions and blue discoloration of the hands and feet.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates a decline in the newborn's status?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C - Oxygen saturation of 89%
Rationale: A newborn's oxygen saturation should ideally be above 95%. A level of 89% indicates hypoxemia, which can lead to serious complications like brain damage. Monitoring oxygen saturation is crucial in assessing the newborn's respiratory status.
Summary of other choices:
A: Apneic episode less than 15 seconds - Can be a normal finding in newborns and may not necessarily indicate a decline in status.
B: Fine crackles - Can be a common finding in newborns and may not directly indicate a decline in status.
D: Nasal flaring - Can be a sign of respiratory distress but may not always indicate a decline in status.