ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A female client.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is instructing a female client about how to check basal temperature in order to determine if the client is ovulating. The nurse should instruct the client to check her temperature at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Basal body temperature should be measured every morning before arising, as this reflects the body’s lowest resting temperature and helps identify ovulation.
Extract:
A client who is postpartum and has a new prescription for an injection of Rh (D) immunoglobulin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum and has a new prescription for an injection of Rh (D) immunoglobulin. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rh (
D) immunoglobulin prevents the formation of Rh antibodies in Rh-negative mothers, reducing the risk of hemolytic disease in future pregnancies.
Extract:
A newborn exposed to an active maternal gonorrheal infection.
Question 3 of 5
The nursery nurse caring for a newborn exposed to an active maternal gonorrheal infection will be especially alert for the presence of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eye infection, specifically conjunctivitis (ophthalmia neonatorum), is common in newborns exposed to gonorrhea.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
What is the recommended frequency for breastfeeding a newborn in a 24-hour period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newborns should be breastfed 8-12 times in a 24-hour period to ensure adequate nutrition and establish milk supply.
Extract:
A postparturient patient with endometritis.
Question 5 of 5
A postparturient patient with endometritis may present with which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever, tachycardia, abdominal pain, and purulent discharge are classic signs of endometritis, indicating an inflammatory response to bacterial invasion.