ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
A client in the early stages of labor requesting nonpharmacological pain interventions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the early stages of labor and requests nonpharmacological interventions for pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent voiding reduces bladder pressure, easing labor pain, unlike staying awake (unhelpful), minimizing position changes (limits relief), or limiting support (reduces comfort).
Extract:
A newborn who was born at 39 weeks of gestation and is 36 hr old
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a newborn who was born at 39 weeks of gestation and is 36 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the RN?
Correct Answer: B,D,F
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes (dehydration), yellow sclera (jaundice), positive Coombs (hemolysis risk), and caput succedaneum (jaundice/infection risk) require reporting, unlike unspecified glucose, respiratory rate, or intake/output.
Extract:
A newborn who is large for gestational age
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is large for gestational age. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: LGA newborns need ecchymosis checks (birth trauma risk), breastfeeding (glucose regulation), and glucose monitoring (hypoglycemia risk), unlike meconium sampling or transfusions (not routine).
Extract:
Preparing to collect a blood specimen from a newborn via a heel stick
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a newborn via a heel stick. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should follow.
Correct Answer: A,E,B,C,D
Rationale: Correct sequence: confirm identity, warm heel (improves flow), cleanse site, pierce heel, apply pressure to collect blood, ensuring safety and accuracy.
Extract:
A new parent about car seat safety
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about car seat safety with a new parent. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shoulder harness at shoulder level ensures proper fit, unlike 6-month rear-facing (2 years recommended), abdominal clip (armpit level), or 30-degree angle (45-degree typical).