ATI RN
ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Client at 33 weeks of gestation with preeclampsia with severe features.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia with severe features. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Seizure precautions are necessary in preeclampsia due to the risk of eclampsia from uncontrolled blood pressure. Measures include bedrails padding and medication administration to reduce seizure occurrences.
Extract:
Client at 34 weeks of gestation scheduled for a nonstress test.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and is scheduled for a nonstress test. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonstress tests typically last about 20–40 minutes, depending on fetal activity and reactivity. This duration allows sufficient time to observe fetal heart rate accelerations.
Extract:
Client gave birth 4 hr ago and is experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth 4 hr ago and is experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massaging the fundus promotes uterine contraction, which is the first-line intervention to control postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine atony.
Extract:
Parents of a newborn with an uncircumcised penis.
Question 4 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: Daily washing with mild soap and water ensures proper hygiene and prevents infection. This method maintains cleanliness without causing harm to sensitive tissues.
Extract:
Client gave birth 1 week ago, 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.'
Question 5 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: Postpartum blues, characterized by mood swings, crying spells, and irritability, typically resolve within two weeks postpartum and are linked to hormonal changes.