ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Quiz Questions
Extract:
A woman about postpartum blues.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is counseling a woman about postpartum blues. Which of the following should be included in the discussion? (Select two that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: A: Symptoms like tearfulness and insomnia characterize postpartum blues. C: Postpartum blues typically resolve within 10–14 days.
Extract:
A new nurse discussing the need to support the lower uterine segment.
Question 2 of 5
When discussing the need to support the lower uterine segment, which statement by the new nurse indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supporting the lower uterine segment is necessary due to stretched ligaments post-delivery, which can weaken uterine support.
Extract:
A client who gave birth 2 days ago, with respirations 26 breaths/min and labored, complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath.
Question 3 of 5
A client gave birth 2 days ago and is preparing for discharge. The nurse assesses respirations to be 26 breaths/min and labored, and the client complains of chest pain & short of breath ambulating from the bathroom this morning. Lung sounds are clear. The nurse alerts the primary care provider and the nurse-midwife to her concern that the client may be experiencing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms of tachypnea, chest pain, and dyspnea with clear lung sounds suggest pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening postpartum complication.
Extract:
A 25-year-old woman who gave birth to her second child 6 hours ago, reporting increased bleeding compared to her previous birth.
Question 4 of 5
A 25 year-old woman gave birth to her second child 6 hours ago. She informs the nurse that she is bleeding more than with her previous birth experience. The initial nursing action is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the fundus for firmness and location is critical to identify uterine atony, a common cause of postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A client who is two days postpartum and has a fourth degree perineal laceration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the prescribed orders for a client who is two days postpartum and has a fourth degree perineal laceration. Which of these orders should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enemas are contraindicated with fourth-degree lacerations due to risk of trauma and pain; stool softeners are preferred.