ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 35 weeks of gestation and has a prescription for an amniocentesis.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Rationale:
Choice D is correct because emptying the bladder before the procedure is essential to avoid discomfort and potential complications. Other choices are incorrect as they do not directly relate to the procedure or indicate understanding. A: Irrelevant to the procedure. B: Excessive fasting is unnecessary. C: Positioning is not crucial for understanding. E, F, G: Unknown options.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has bladder distention following a vaginal birth.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should assist the client to the bathroom first because it addresses the immediate need for toileting, ensuring comfort and preventing potential accidents. This action promotes the client's autonomy and dignity. Inserting a urinary catheter (
Choice
A) should not be the first step as it's an invasive procedure with potential complications. Offering a sitz bath (
Choice
B) and pouring warm water over the perineum (
Choice
D) are helpful for comfort but do not address the immediate need for toileting.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn whose mother had gestational diabetes mellitus.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should monitor for which of the following findings as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Jitteriness. Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar, leading to brain dysfunction. Jitteriness is a common early sign due to the brain's reliance on glucose for energy. Increased muscle tone (
B) and abdominal distention (
C) are not typical manifestations of hypoglycemia. Petechiae (
D) are tiny, flat, red or purple spots on the skin due to bleeding and are not associated with hypoglycemia.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is one day postpartum and breastfeeding her newborn. The client reports sore nipples.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Assess the newborn's latch while breastfeeding. This is important to ensure proper attachment and effective milk transfer, preventing nipple soreness and inadequate milk supply. Option A is incorrect as limiting breastfeeding time can hinder milk production. Option C is incorrect as newborns need frequent feedings. Option D is incorrect as offering formula can interfere with establishing breastfeeding.
Extract:
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 19-year-old patient who is at 18 weeks of gestation. The patient presents with reports of nausea and vomiting for the past several weeks, which has worsened in severity. The patient states that they have been unable to retain even clear fluids for the past 48 hours. The patient reports no pain. The patient reports a history of migraines and asthma.
Question 5 of 5
What condition is the patient most likely experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient is most likely experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum, a severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that can lead to dehydration.