ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Quiz Questions
Extract:
A client who is four hours postpartum with temperature 39°C (102.2°F), pulse 96 beats per minute, respirations 18 breaths per minute.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is four hours postpartum. Her temperature is 39 C (102.2F), pulse 96 beats per minute, and respirations 18 breaths per minute. Based on this information, which of these orders is most appropriate for treating the client at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) reduces fever, addressing the elevated temperature effectively.
Extract:
A client on the fourth postpartum day experiencing breast engorgement.
Question 2 of 5
On the fourth postpartum day, a client experiences breast engorgement. To relieve her discomfort, which of these nursing interventions is most effective to meet the expected outcome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alternating warm compresses and ice packs promotes milk flow and reduces swelling, effectively relieving engorgement discomfort.
Extract:
A client who gave birth 2 days ago, with respirations 26 breaths/min and labored, complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath.
Question 3 of 5
A client gave birth 2 days ago and is preparing for discharge. The nurse assesses respirations to be 26 breaths/min and labored, and the client complains of chest pain & short of breath ambulating from the bathroom this morning. Lung sounds are clear. The nurse alerts the primary care provider and the nurse-midwife to her concern that the client may be experiencing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms of tachypnea, chest pain, and dyspnea with clear lung sounds suggest pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening postpartum complication.
Extract:
A first-time postpartum mom about newborn feeding cues.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a first-time postpartum mom about newborn feeding cues. Which of the following should she include in her teaching? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A: Lip smacking is an early hunger cue. B: Hand-to-mouth movements signal feeding readiness. D: Finger sucking indicates hunger. C and E are not feeding cues.
Extract:
A client who is four hours postpartum with temperature 39°C (102.2°F), pulse 96 beats per minute, respirations 18 breaths per minute.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is four hours postpartum. Her temperature is 39 C (102.2F), pulse 96 beats per minute, and respirations 18 breaths per minute. Based on this information, which of these orders is most appropriate for treating the client at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) reduces fever, addressing the elevated temperature effectively.