ATI RN
ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Client who is breastfeeding and has mastitis.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is breastfeeding and has mastitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Handwashing (
A) minimizes pathogen transmission. Proper latching techniques (
B) reduce nipple trauma and facilitate milk drainage. Allowing nipples to air dry (
D) promotes healing and reduces infection risk.
Extract:
Client pregnant for the fourth time, delivered two full-term newborns, had one spontaneous abortion at 10 weeks of gestation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant for the fourth time. The client delivered two full-term newborns and had one spontaneous abortion at 10 weeks of gestation. The nurse should document the client's obstetrical history as which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gravida 4 reflects the client's total pregnancies, including the current one and her abortion, while Para 2 accounts for her two full-term live births, accurately documenting her obstetrical history.
Extract:
Client postoperative following a mastectomy, expresses concern about attractiveness to partner.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. The client expresses concern that they will no longer be attractive to their partner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recommending a support group provides psychosocial support, enabling clients to share experiences and gain insights from peers, which can alleviate feelings of inadequacy and encourage acceptance of body image changes.
Extract:
Newborn
Question 4 of 5
Complete the following sentence using the lists of options: The nurse should [option] intramuscular ceftriaxone [purpose].
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intramuscular ceftriaxone is effective in preventing ophthalmia neonatorum, caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This bacterial prophylaxis inhibits cell wall synthesis, reducing infection transmission from mother to newborn.
Extract:
Client in labor with a diagnosis of group B streptococcus B-hemolytic infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has a diagnosis of group B streptococcus B-hemolytic infection. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ampicillin is a first-line antibiotic effective against group B streptococcus B-hemolytic bacteria, preventing neonatal infection during labor. It targets the bacterial cell wall synthesis and is safe in pregnancy.