ATI RN
Maternal and Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 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: D
Rationale: Fluid loss is the primary cause of early weight loss.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 8 hr postpartum and multiparous. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to the client's need to urinate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fundus three fingerbreadths above the umbilicus indicates that the uterus is not adequately contracting, which can obstruct the flow of urine from the bladder. Postpartum clients often experience urinary retention due to decreased sensation in the bladder, trauma from delivery, and decreased bladder tone. Failure to empty the bladder promptly can lead to urinary retention and potential complications such as urinary tract infections or bladder distention. Therefore, the nurse should be alert to the client's need to urinate when assessing the fundal height.
Question 3 of 5
How would the nurse best analyze the results from a patient sonogram that shows the fetal shoulder is the presenting part? What position?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When the sonogram shows the fetal shoulder as the presenting part, it indicates a bridge transverse position. This position means that the baby is lying sideways in the uterus, with one shoulder presenting first. It is essential for the nurse to recognize this position as it may impact the mode of delivery and require additional monitoring to ensure the safe delivery of the baby. Through proper analysis and understanding of the sonogram results, healthcare providers can make informed decisions and provide appropriate care for both the mother and the baby.
Question 4 of 5
A postpartum client calls the pediatric clinic to report that her 4-day old female newborn has a spot of blood on her diaper. Which of the following statements made by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pseudomenstruation is a normal finding due to hormonal withdrawal.
Question 5 of 5
What physical findings would the nurse expect in a bulimic client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repeated vomiting damages the esophagus.