ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Moitoso 4T Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who is 3 days postpartum and attempting to breastfeed with swelling in both breasts, white patch on a nipple, cracked and bleeding nipples, red and painful area in one breast
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postpartum and is attempting to breastfeed. Which of the following findings indicate mastitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A red and painful area in one breast is a hallmark of mastitis, often accompanied by systemic symptoms like fever, indicating localized infection.
Extract:
Client who experienced a vaginal birth 20 hours ago, in the taking-in phase of maternal postpartum adjustment
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a vaginal birth 20 hours ago. The nurse recognizes the client is in the taking-in phase of maternal postpartum adjustment. Which finding should the nurse expect during this phase?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During the taking-in phase, mothers often focus on processing their birth experience, commonly discussing labor and delivery events to integrate the experience.
Extract:
Client who is 5 hours postpartum following a vaginal birth of twins
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hours postpartum following a successful vaginal birth of twins. The nurse should recognize that this client is at increased risk for which of the following postpartum complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Uterine overdistension from twins increases the risk of uterine atony, leading to poor uterine contraction and potential postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
Client who is breastfeeding with sore and cracking nipples
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is breastfeeding and states that her nipples are sore and cracking. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A successful latch prevents nipple trauma, addressing the primary cause of soreness and cracking, and promotes healing.
Extract:
Client who is postpartum and not planning to breastfeed, experiencing breast engorgement
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about comfort measures for breast engorgement to a client who is postpartum and is not planning on breastfeeding. Which of the following statements by the client indicates she understood the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding nipple stimulation reduces milk production, helping to alleviate engorgement in non-breastfeeding mothers.