ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Postpartum client breastfeeding, sore and cracked nipples
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is breastfeeding their newborn and reports that their nipples have become sore and cracked. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Colostrum's healing properties, including immunoglobulins, promote recovery of sore, cracked nipples.
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Client 6 hr postpartum, tachycardic, cool skin, excessive bleeding
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 6 hr postpartum, tachycardic, and has cool skin. The client reports that they have been bleeding excessively. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxytocin promotes uterine contractions to reduce postpartum bleeding, addressing the excessive bleeding.
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Client at 40 weeks of gestation, negative CST
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing a contraction stress test (CST) on a client who is at 40 weeks of gestation. The results of the test indicate a negative CST. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A negative CST indicates no fetal distress, allowing labor to progress naturally.
Extract:
Newborn exposed to active genital herpes simplex virus during birth
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who was exposed to active genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) during birth. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Surface cultures detect HSV presence, guiding antiviral treatment to prevent complications.
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Adolescent client at 24 weeks of gestation, prepregnancy weight within recommended range, gained 2.7 kg
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who is at 24 weeks of gestation. The client's prepregnancy weight was within the recommended range for their height and they have gained 2.7 kg (6 lb) during the pregnancy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A dietitian can tailor a nutritional plan to ensure healthy weight gain and fetal development, avoiding excessive or inadequate calorie intake.