ATI RN
RN ATI Maternal Newborn 2023 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who gave birth vaginally 12 hr ago and palpates their uterus to the right above the umbilicus. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Assist the client to empty their bladder. After giving birth vaginally, the uterus should be midline and firm. Palpating it above the umbilicus and to the right indicates a full bladder displacing the uterus. Emptying the bladder will allow the uterus to return to its normal position. A: Reassessing in 2 hours is unnecessary as the issue is a full bladder. B: Administering simethicone is for gas relief and not relevant in this situation. D: Instructing the client to lie on their right side does not address the underlying issue of the full bladder.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a newborn who is to undergo phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Removing all clothing from the newborn except the diaper during phototherapy is essential as it helps maximize the skin surface area exposed to the light, thus enhancing the effectiveness of the treatment. This allows for better absorption of the light by the skin, aiding in the breakdown of bilirubin.
A: Feeding the newborn water every 4 hours is not directly related to phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia.
B: Applying lotion to the newborn's skin may interfere with the effectiveness of phototherapy and should be avoided.
D: Discontinuing therapy if a rash develops is not advisable, as a rash is a common side effect of phototherapy and does not necessarily require therapy cessation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is to undergo a nonstress test. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Instruct the client to press the provided button each time fetal movement is detected. This action is essential during a nonstress test to track fetal movement and heart rate patterns. By pressing the button each time fetal movement is felt, the nurse can correlate these movements with any changes in the fetal heart rate, providing valuable information about fetal well-being. Maintaining the client NPO (
A) is not necessary for a nonstress test. Placing the client in a supine position (
B) can reduce blood flow to the fetus and is not recommended. Instructing the client to massage the abdomen (
C) may lead to inaccurate test results by artificially stimulating fetal movements.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has hyperemesis gravidarum. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. By stating she will eat foods that taste good instead of balancing meals, the client demonstrates understanding of the need to prioritize eating to manage hyperemesis gravidarum. This choice indicates she recognizes the importance of maintaining adequate nutrition despite food aversions.
Choice B is incorrect as avoiding bedtime snacks may worsen nausea.
Choice C is incorrect as caffeine in tea can exacerbate nausea.
Choice D is incorrect as dairy products are important for calcium and protein intake during pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation about nutrition during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because folic acid is crucial during pregnancy to prevent birth defects like spina bifida. It is recommended to take 600 micrograms daily.
Choice A is incorrect as the recommended protein intake is 71 grams/day.
Choice B is important but doesn't address nutrition specifically.
Choice C is unnecessary and could lead to excessive weight gain.