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ATI RN Maternal Newborn Latest Update. Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postpartum and has uterine atony. The client is exhibiting a large amount of vaginal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Anticipate a prescription for misoprostol. Misoprostol is a medication commonly used to manage postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony. It helps to promote uterine contractions and control bleeding. Administering betamethasone (
A) is not indicated in this situation as it is a steroid used for fetal lung maturation. Avoiding sterile vaginal examinations (
B) may delay the identification of the cause of bleeding. Obtaining a specimen for a Kleihauer-Betke test (
D) is used to determine the amount of fetal-maternal hemorrhage and is not the immediate priority in managing uterine atony.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is calculating the estimated date of delivery for a client who reports that the first day of her last menstrual period was August 10. Using Nägele’s Rule, which of the following is the client’s estimated date of delivery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: May 17. Nägele's Rule states to add 7 days to the first day of the last menstrual period, then subtract 3 months, and add 1 year. In this case, August 10 + 7 days = August 17. Subtracting 3 months gives us May 17. This date is the estimated date of delivery.
Choice A (May 13) is incorrect as it does not follow Nägele's Rule.
Choice C (May 3) is too early based on the calculation.
Choice D (May 20) is too late as it exceeds the estimated date.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Which of the following types of isolation precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Contact precautions. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRS
A) is typically spread through direct contact with contaminated skin or surfaces.
Therefore, the nurse should initiate contact precautions to prevent the spread of infection. This includes wearing gloves and a gown when providing care to the client, as well as ensuring proper hand hygiene.
Choice A (Droplet precautions) is incorrect because MRSA is not transmitted through droplets in the air.
Choice C (Protective environment) is incorrect as this type of isolation is used for clients who are immunocompromised to protect them from environmental pathogens.
Choice D (Airborne precautions) is incorrect as MRSA is not transmitted through the airborne route.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following the delivery of a stillborn fetus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Provide the client with photos of the fetus. This action allows the client to have tangible memories of their stillborn baby, aiding in the grieving process and closure. It acknowledges the baby's existence and validates the client's experience.
Choice A may be incorrect as it could deprive the client of the opportunity to spend time with their baby for closure.
Choice C is incorrect as it may not be necessary in all cases and could be overwhelming for the client.
Choice D is incorrect as there is no legal requirement to name a stillborn fetus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who had a vaginal delivery 3 hr ago. Which of the following findings place the client at risk for postpartum hemorrhage? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: The correct answers are A, C, and D.
A: Labor induction with oxytocin can lead to uterine hyperstimulation, increasing the risk of postpartum hemorrhage.
C: Vacuum-assisted delivery can cause trauma to the birth canal, leading to increased risk of bleeding.
D: A history of uterine atony indicates a weakened ability of the uterus to contract post-delivery, increasing the risk of hemorrhage.
B: Newborn weight is not directly related to postpartum hemorrhage risk.
E: History of human papillomavirus does not directly impact postpartum hemorrhage risk.