ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
28-year-old female in fourth stage of labor, boggy fundus, heavy lochia rubra
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 28-year-old female client in the labor and delivery unit who is in the fourth stage of labor. The nurse should first monitor the client's __ followed by the client's __.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Monitoring fundal tone addresses uterine atony, a cause of hemorrhage, followed by blood pressure to detect hypovolemic shock.
Extract:
Four newborns born in the past 12 hr
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is receiving a report on four newborns born in the past 12 hr. Which of the following newborns should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low temperature of 36°C indicates potential hypothermia, requiring immediate assessment to prevent complications.
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Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about substance use disorders during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methadone is safe for breastfeeding, providing benefits like bonding and antibody transfer to the infant.
Extract:
Newborn exposed to active genital herpes simplex virus during birth
Question 4 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.
Extract:
Client requiring amniotomy during labor
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is preparing to discuss actions to take for clients who require an amniotomy during labor with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse include during the discussion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent temperature checks monitor for infection, a risk post-amniotomy.