ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
Extract:
A client who has a prescription for ibuprofen to treat postpartum cramping
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ibuprofen to treat postpartum cramping. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask prior to administering the medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Asking about OTC medications, gastric problems, and hypertension ensures safe ibuprofen administration by checking for interactions and contraindications.
Extract:
A client who is breastfeeding and has mastitis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is breastfeeding and has mastitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Proper hand hygiene prevents infection spread, and air-drying nipples prevents irritation. Proper latching-on techniques ensure effective milk removal, aiding mastitis management.
Extract:
A client who is pregnant for the fourth time, delivered two full-term newborns and had one spontaneous abortion at 10 weeks of gestation
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant for the fourth time. The client delivered two full-term newborns and had one spontaneous abortion at 10 weeks of gestation. The nurse should document the client's obstetrical history as which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gravida 4 accounts for four pregnancies, and Para 3 reflects three viable births (two full-term and the current pregnancy).
Extract:
A newborn who is 48 hours old and has a maternal history of methadone use during pregnancy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 48 hours old and has a maternal history of methadone use during pregnancy. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an indication of neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high-pitched cry is a common manifestation of NAS, indicating central nervous system irritability. This symptom, along with others, is consistent with withdrawal from opioids such as methadone.
Extract:
A client who is postpartum, has a deep-vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injections
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum, has a deep-vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injections. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subcutaneous heparin injections are typically administered in the abdomen to facilitate absorption and minimize complications.