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Maternal Newborn ATI Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth. The client has saturated a perineal pad within 10 min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first action the nurse should take in this situation is to assess the bladder for distention. Postpartum hemorrhage can be caused by a distended bladder putting pressure on the uterus, preventing it from contracting effectively and leading to excessive bleeding. By assessing for bladder distention and ensuring the client empties her bladder, the nurse can help the uterus contract more efficiently and potentially reduce the bleeding. Assessing the other options such as blood pressure, massaging the fundus, and preparing to administer an oxytocic can be important interventions eventually, but addressing the bladder distention is the first priority in this case of excessive postpartum bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse teaches a new mother that neonatal weight loss in the first 3 days of life is most often the result of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neonatal weight loss in the first 3 days of life is most often the result of inadequate breast or formula feeding. During the initial days of life, it is normal for newborn babies to experience some weight loss. This weight loss is generally due to factors such as insufficient intake of breast milk or formula. It takes a few days for a mother's mature breast milk to come in, and during this time, a newborn may not receive enough colostrum, which can lead to initial weight loss. Similarly, if a baby is not getting enough formula or is having feeding difficulties, this can also result in weight loss. Allergy to formula, a hypoglycemic response, or excretion of fluid via lungs, urinary bladder, and bowels are less likely explanations for neonatal weight loss in the first 3 days of life compared to inadequate feeding.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a breastfeeding mother experiencing engorgement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 3 retries using GPT-3.5.
Question 4 of 5
What is the primary nursing action for a newborn experiencing signs of hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 3 retries using GPT-3.5.
Question 5 of 5
What is the priority for a newborn presenting with grunting and nasal flaring?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 3 retries using GPT-3.5.