ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who is grieving the loss of their newborn.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is grieving the loss of their newborn. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing the client to hold or be with their newborn provides a tangible connection, facilitating the grieving process and helping them come to terms with their loss.
Extract:
A client who is postpartum and has a new prescription for an injection of Rh (D) immunoglobulin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum and has a new prescription for an injection of Rh (D) immunoglobulin. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rh (
D) immunoglobulin prevents the formation of Rh antibodies in Rh-negative mothers, reducing the risk of hemolytic disease in future pregnancies.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of placenta abruption? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: A: Vaginal bleeding is a key sign due to blood vessel disruption. B: Abdominal pain occurs from placental detachment. C: Uterine tenderness results from inflammation. D: Fetal distress signals reduced oxygen supply. E: Back pain is common from muscle irritation.
Extract:
A newborn delivered by vaginal birth with a vacuum assist.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn delivered by vaginal birth with a vacuum assist. The newborn’s mother asks about the swollen area on her son’s head. After palpation to identify that the swelling crosses the suture line, which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Caput succedaneum is edema of the newborn's scalp that crosses suture lines, commonly resulting from vacuum-assisted delivery.
Extract:
A newborn is 12 hours old and was born at 37 weeks gestation. The nurse notes that the newborn has a respiratory rate of 74/min, with mild retractions and nasal flaring. The newborn’s heart rate is 170/min, and the temperature is 36.7°C (98.1°F). The nurse also observes grunting and cyanosis around the mouth.
Question 5 of 5
Select the 3 findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Respiratory rate of 74/min indicates potential distress. C: Heart rate of 170/min suggests tachycardia. D: Retractions, nasal flaring, and grunting indicate respiratory distress.