ATI RN
ATI NUR 207 Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Newborn with blood glucose level of 40.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn whose blood glucose level is 40. Which of the following interventions has priority in the nurse's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A glucose level of 40 mg/dL is low, requiring immediate physician notification for prompt intervention.
Extract:
Postpartum client who had a cesarean section 4 days ago.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the postpartum client who had a cesarean section 4 days ago and will include which of the following warning signs to report once she is home?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: A: Red, tender breast suggests mastitis. B: Fever (100.8°F) may indicate infection. C: Burning on urination suggests UTI. D: Increased lochia rubra may indicate hemorrhage.
Extract:
Mother delivered vaginally 2 hours ago.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a mother who delivered vaginally 2 hours ago. Select the 4 findings the nurse should report to the provider.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: C: Constant vaginal bleeding suggests hemorrhage. D: Hemoglobin level indicates blood loss. E: Abnormal heart rate may signal complications.
Extract:
2-day-old septic preterm infant weighing 4300 grams.
Question 4 of 5
A neonatologist prescribes gentamicin for a 2-day-old, septic preterm infant who weighs 4300 grams. The dosage of gentamicin for babies less than 1 week of age is 2 mg/kg q 12 hours. The dose on hand is 20 mg per 1 ml. The nurse calculates the safe dose of this medication to be. ml. in 12 hours.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculation: 4300 g = 4.3 kg; 4.3 kg x 2 mg = 8.6 mg; 8.6 mg ÷ 20 mg/ml = 0.43 ml.
Extract:
Client post-uncomplicated vaginal birth.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client's transition to the taking-hold phase after an uncomplicated vaginal birth. Which behavior by the mother best indicates this transition is occurring?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Interest in infant care indicates the taking-hold phase, focusing on the baby's needs.