ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
Extract:
A client who is postpartum, has a deep-vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injections
Question 1 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.
Extract:
A client who has fibrocystic breast changes and is experiencing breast discomfort during menstruation
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has fibrocystic breast changes and is experiencing breast discomfort during menstruation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol consumption can exacerbate breast discomfort associated with fibrocystic changes. Avoiding alcohol helps alleviate symptoms.
Extract:
A postpartum client who gave birth 8 hr ago and is saturating a perineal pad every hour
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a postpartum unit is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Saturating a perineal pad every hour indicates potential postpartum hemorrhage, requiring immediate assessment.
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 4 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 client who gave birth 4 hr ago and is experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth 4 hr ago and is experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massaging a soft or boggy fundus stimulates uterine contraction to reduce postpartum hemorrhage, making it the first action.