ATI RN
ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Newborn with hyperbilirubinemia and a prescription for phototherapy.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and a prescription for phototherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Repositioning every 2-3 hours evenly exposes all skin areas to light, optimizing bilirubin breakdown and preventing pressure ulcers, ensuring effective phototherapy outcomes and skin integrity.
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Question 2 of 5
Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence: The nurse should [option] as a potential complication.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fallopian tube rupture is a critical complication of conditions like ectopic pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention to prevent life-threatening internal bleeding and sepsis.
Extract:
Client experiencing preterm labor with a new prescription for terbutaline.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing preterm labor and has a new prescription for terbutaline. Which of the following findings is a contraindication for administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Terbutaline is contraindicated in heart disease because it can cause tachycardia and arrhythmias, worsening cardiac conditions. Cardiovascular side effects result from its beta-adrenergic agonist action.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Massaging the fundus stimulates uterine contractions, reducing uterine atony and preventing further hemorrhage. This is a first-line intervention for postpartum excessive bleeding.
Extract:
Client gave birth 1 week ago, states: 'I don't know what's wrong. I love my baby, but I feel so let down and I seem to cry for no reason.'
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who gave birth 1 week ago. The client states, 'I don't know what's wrong. I love my baby, but I feel so let down and I seem to cry for no reason.' The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following emotional responses to birth?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postpartum blues, characterized by mood swings, crying spells, and irritability, typically resolve within two weeks postpartum and are linked to hormonal changes.