ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Quiz Questions
Extract:
A client at 12 hours postpartum who has voided a total of 200 ml with a distended bladder.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client at 12 hours postpartum who has voided a total of 200 ml. Upon assessment the nurse notes that the bladder is distended. What is the priority intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A distended bladder with low output indicates urinary retention, requiring immediate provider notification to prevent complications.
Extract:
A postpartum patient who had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery one hour ago.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a postpartum patient who had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery one hour ago. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia (pulse 120) may indicate postpartum hemorrhage or hypovolemia, requiring immediate intervention to assess and stabilize.
Extract:
A client who is two days postpartum and has a fourth degree perineal laceration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the prescribed orders for a client who is two days postpartum and has a fourth degree perineal laceration. Which of these orders should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enemas are contraindicated with fourth-degree lacerations due to risk of trauma and pain; stool softeners are preferred.
Extract:
A postpartum patient who had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery one hour ago.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a postpartum patient who had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery one hour ago. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia (pulse 120) may indicate postpartum hemorrhage or hypovolemia, requiring immediate intervention to assess and stabilize.
Extract:
A woman about postpartum blues.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is counseling a woman about postpartum blues. Which of the following should be included in the discussion? (Select two that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: A: Symptoms like tearfulness and insomnia characterize postpartum blues. C: Postpartum blues typically resolve within 10–14 days.