ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
A client receiving epidural anesthesia
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving epidural anesthesia. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse effect of this method of pain management?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachypnea may indicate high epidural spread affecting respiratory muscles, a serious adverse effect, unlike tachycardia, fever, or hypertension, which are less specific.
Extract:
A client who is 2 hr postpartum with an episiotomy and hemorrhoids
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about perineal care to a client who is 2 hr postpartum and has an episiotomy and hemorrhoids. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Witch hazel pads provide soothing relief for episiotomy and hemorrhoid discomfort, unlike heat (increases inflammation), numbing spray before cleansing (interferes), or short sitz baths (less effective).
Extract:
An adolescent postoperative following a cesarean birth receiving morphine
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent who is postoperative following a cesarean birth and is receiving morphine for pain. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 11/min indicates morphine-induced respiratory depression, a life-threatening priority, over urinary retention, normal BP, or blurred vision.
Extract:
A new parent about car seat safety
Question 4 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).
Extract:
Preparing to collect a specimen for newborn screening
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a specimen for newborn screening. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warming the heel improves blood flow for screening, unlike inner heel puncture (outer preferred), leaving open (bandage needed), or post-puncture antiseptic (interferes).