ATI RN
Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family Questions
Question 1 of 5
When teaching umbilical cord care to a new parent, the nurse would include which information?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step 1: Keeping the cord dry and open to air helps promote natural drying and healing. Step 2: Moisture can lead to infection, so keeping it dry is crucial. Step 3: Covering the cord or applying substances can trap moisture and hinder healing. Step 4: Using peroxide or soap can irritate the delicate skin and disrupt the natural healing process. Summary: Choice C is correct as it promotes optimal cord healing, while the other choices can introduce moisture, irritants, or disrupt the natural healing process.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for a newborn, the nurse must be alert for signs of cold stress, including:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse would expect a physician to prescribe which medication to a postpartum client with heavy bleeding and a boggy uterus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
During a postpartum examination of a client who delivered an 8-pound newborn 6 hours ago, the following assessment findings are noted: fundus firm and at the umbilicus, and moderate lochia rubra with a steady trickle of blood from the vagina. What is the assessment finding that would necessitate follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What condition is due to poor peripheral circulation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.