ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Newborn for heel stick blood specimen
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to obtain a blood specimen from a newborn via a heel stick. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleansing with alcohol gauze prevents infection and ensures an uncontaminated sample.
Extract:
Newborn 48 hours post-circumcision
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn following a circumcision 48 hours ago. The nurse should identify that yellow exudate covering the newborn's glans penis indicates which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yellow exudate is a normal part of the healing process post-circumcision, indicating recovery.
Extract:
Client in active labor, scheduled for epidural anesthesia
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and is scheduled to receive epidural anesthesia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fluid bolus prevents hypotension from epidural-induced vasodilation.
Extract:
Newborn exposed to active genital herpes simplex virus during birth
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who was exposed to active genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) during birth. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Surface cultures detect HSV presence, guiding antiviral treatment to prevent complications.
Extract:
Client with postpartum hemorrhagic shock
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse who is caring for a client who has postpartum hemorrhagic shock. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shock symptoms may not appear until significant blood loss, as the body compensates initially.