ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Quiz Questions
Extract:
Patient is G6P5, currently 39 weeks pregnant with twins, AFI is 30cm (polyhydramnios), complaining of pain related to contractions 5 minutes apart, membranes intact, vaginal exam 5/100/0, with large uterine fibroids, history of preterm labor, chlamydia positive.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should recognize that the client is at risk of due to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Polyhydramnios and multiple gestation cause uterine overdistension, increasing the risk of postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony.
Extract:
A client on the fourth postpartum day experiencing breast engorgement.
Question 2 of 5
On the fourth postpartum day, a client experiences breast engorgement. To relieve her discomfort, which of these nursing interventions is most effective to meet the expected outcome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alternating warm compresses and ice packs promotes milk flow and reduces swelling, effectively relieving engorgement discomfort.
Extract:
A woman diagnosed with postpartum depression.
Question 3 of 5
When a woman is diagnosed with postpartum depression, what is one of the main concerns?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postpartum depression can lead to severe thoughts of harming the infant, making this a primary safety concern requiring immediate intervention.
Extract:
A client who is 1 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth of a newborn weighing 9 lb 6 oz (4252 g).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth of a newborn weighing 9 lb 6 oz. (4252 g). The nurse should recognize that this client is at risk for which postpartum complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A macrosomic infant increases the risk of uterine atony due to overstretching, potentially leading to postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A client who is breastfeeding and concerned her baby is not getting enough food since her milk has not come in.
Question 5 of 5
A client who is breastfeeding tells her nurse that she is concerned that her baby is not getting enough food since her milk has not come in. The best response from the nurse is which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing the client that milk typically comes in around day three provides factual reassurance and addresses her concern.