Practice Questions ATI

Question 1

A nurse is reviewing instructions with a client who has been prescribed oral contraceptives about danger signs. The nurse evaluates that the client understands the teaching regarding side effects when she states the need to report which?
A. Reduced menstrual flow or amenorrhea 
B. Weight gain or breast tenderness 
C. Chest pain or sob 
D. Mild hypertension or headaches

Answer 1

C. Chest pain or sob can indicate a pulmonary embolus or MI

Question 2

A nurse in an OB clinic is reinforcing education about contraception to a 21 yr old client. Which of the following statements by the client requesting information regarding an IUD indicates a need for additional teaching?
A. “An IUD may increase my risk for an ectopic pregnancy”.
B. “I will wait until I have a child before I can have an IUD”.
C. “I might have irregular bleeding after I get an IUD”.
D. “A change in the string length of my IUD is expected”.

Answer 2

D. A client should report to the provider a change in the length of the string of an IUD because it can indicate expulsion.

Question 3

A nurse in a health clinic is reviewing contraceptive use with a group of adolescent clients. Which of the following statements by an adolescent requires clarification?
A. “A water soluble lubricant should be used w/ condoms.”
B. “Spermicide is applied once when using a diaphragm.”
C. “Oral contraceptives can improve a case of acne.”
D. “A contraceptive patch is worn for a week.”

Answer 3

B is correct: with each act of coitus, the client should apply spermicide.