ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn 2019 NGN Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 8 weeks of gestation and has an ectopic pregnancy.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sharp pelvic pain is a hallmark of ectopic pregnancy due to implantation outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tube. Bright red discharge, scaphoid abdomen, or elevated blood pressure are not typical.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching about increasing dietary fibre to an antepartum client who reports constipation.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following food selections has the highest fibre content per cup?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lentils have the highest fibre content per cup compared to oatmeal, cabbage, and asparagus, providing both soluble and insoluble fibre to promote bowel regularity and alleviate constipation. Oatmeal and cabbage have moderate fibre, while asparagus has less.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is 6 hr postpartum and has endometritis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uterine tenderness is a common finding in endometritis due to uterine inflammation or infection. A temperature of 37.4°C is normal, a WBC count of 9,000/mm³ is not elevated as expected in infection, and scant lochia is normal, not indicative of endometritis.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who reports that her baby has yellow discharge forming at the circumcision site.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yellow discharge is normal 24-72 hours post-circumcision as part of healing. Testing is unnecessary unless infection is suspected, povidone-iodine may irritate, and wiping may disrupt healing.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching a prenatal client about listeriosis and dietary modifications during pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grilled chicken, when properly cooked, is safe during pregnancy, unlike soft cheese, deli seafood salad, or hot dogs, which carry risks of Listeria contamination. The client's statement about grilled chicken indicates understanding of safe dietary choices to avoid listeriosis.