ATI RN
Maternal and Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the first action for a mother experiencing excessive bleeding two hours postpartum?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Uterine massage stimulates contractions, which can reduce postpartum bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the prenatal laboratory results. to feed.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Platelets are essential for blood clotting and preventing excessive bleeding. A platelet count of 300,000 per μL of blood is within the normal range for adults, indicating that the nurse can proceed with breastfeeding without concerns related to the platelet count. High platelet levels can be associated with conditions like thrombocytosis, which may increase the risk of blood clotting, but in this case, the platelet count is within the normal range. Therefore, the nurse can focus on other factors when determining the readiness for breastfeeding, such as the baby's ability to latch effectively and the mother's comfort and milk supply.
Question 3 of 5
What response should the nurse make first to a young woman who showered after a sexual assault?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preserving evidence is critical for legal proceedings.
Question 4 of 5
What response by a client indicates effective postvasectomy teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semen volume remains unchanged after vasectomy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 2-week-old girl with a metabolic disorder. Which activity would deviate from the characteristics of family-centered care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Family-centered care requires that the nurse provide open and honest information to the child and family. It is inappropriate to soften unpleasant information or prognoses.