ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Newborn 48 hours post-circumcision
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn following a circumcision 48 hours ago. The nurse should identify that yellow exudate covering the newborn's glans penis indicates which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yellow exudate is a normal part of the healing process post-circumcision, indicating recovery.
Extract:
Postpartum client breastfeeding, sore and cracked nipples
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is breastfeeding their newborn and reports that their nipples have become sore and cracked. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Colostrum's healing properties, including immunoglobulins, promote recovery of sore, cracked nipples.
Extract:
New parent
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a new parent how to correctly use a car seat. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping a baby in a rear-facing car seat until age 2 aligns with safety recommendations to protect the head, neck, and spine.
Extract:
32-year-old female at 28 weeks gestation, mild contractions
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on an antepartum unit is caring for a 32-year-old female client at 28 weeks gestation. For each potential intervention, click to specify if the intervention is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.
| Potential Intervention | Anticipated | Contraindicated |
|---|---|---|
| Administration of IV fluids | ||
| Continuous monitoring of FHR | ||
| Abdominal ultrasound | ||
| Digital cervical exam to assess dilation and effacement | ||
| Laboratory testing: CBC, Blood Type & Rh, Coagulation Studies | ||
| Placement of an internal fetal spiral electrode | ||
| Administration of betamethasone |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,G
Rationale: IV fluids, FHR monitoring, ultrasound, lab tests, and betamethasone are anticipated; cervical exams and internal electrodes are contraindicated to avoid infection or unnecessary invasiveness.
Extract:
Newborn exposed to active genital herpes simplex virus during birth
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who was exposed to active genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) during birth. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Surface cultures detect HSV presence, guiding antiviral treatment to prevent complications.