ATI LPN
PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a newborn how to care for their child's uncircumcised penis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the parents to wash the penis gently with soap and water daily, but to avoid retracting the foreskin forcefully as it can cause pain and injury.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who gave birth 1 week ago. The client states, "I don't know what's wrong. I love my baby, but I feel so let down and I seem to cry for no reason." The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following emotional responses to birth?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client is likely experiencing postpartum blues, which is common and characterized by mood swings, tearfulness, and emotional letdown shortly after delivery.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a postpartum unit is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client saturating a perineal pad every hour may be experiencing postpartum hemorrhage, which is a medical emergency requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing preterm labor and has a new prescription for terbutaline. Which of the following findings is a contraindication for administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Terbutaline is contraindicated in clients with heart disease due to the risk of tachycardia and other cardiac complications associated with beta-agonists.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn 1 hour after birth. The newborn has acrocyanosis and a heart rate of 130 beats per minute. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acrocyanosis, or bluish discoloration of the hands and feet, is a normal finding in newborns in the first few hours after birth. The nurse should continue to monitor the newborn and reassess after some time.
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