ATI RN
Complication Postpartum Questions
Question 1 of 5
What would a steady trickle of bright red blood from the vagina in the presence of a firm fundus suggest to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The steady trickle of bright red blood from the vagina in the presence of a firm fundus suggests uterine atony. Uterine atony is a condition where the uterus fails to contract effectively after childbirth, resulting in postpartum hemorrhage. The firm fundus indicates that the uterus is not properly contracting to control bleeding, leading to the continuous flow of blood from the vagina. Prompt intervention is crucial to manage uterine atony and prevent further complications such as excessive blood loss.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse works in a labor and delivery facility with new protocols for estimating postpartum blood loss. Which method for estimating blood loss is implemented in the delivery room?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in a labor and delivery department carefully assesses postpartum patients for signs of complications related to hemorrhage. Which factor makes it most difficult to identify the risk of hemorrhage through vital sign evaluation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting the primary care provider with the third stage of a vaginal delivery. The patient is multiparous, experienced a precipitous birth, and has a history of hypertension. Which medical prescription does the nurse anticipate for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is 8 hours postpartum after a vaginal delivery. The patient reports severe perineal pain unaffected by pain medication. The nurse notices a 4 cm area of discoloration on the labia that is tender to the touch. Which action does the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.