ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Preparing to administer metronidazole 2 g PO with 500 mg tablets
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer metronidazole 2 g PO. The amount available is 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 2,000 mg (2 g) ÷ 500 mg = 4 tablets, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Extract:
A client who is postpartum
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about safety measures for preventing newborn abduction with a client who is postpartum. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying ID badges ensures authorized personnel handle the newborn, reducing abduction risk, unlike bassinet placement, carrying, or band storage.
Extract:
Preparing to collect a blood specimen from a newborn via a heel stick
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a blood specimen from a newborn via a heel stick. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should follow.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: A,E,B,C,D
Rationale: Correct sequence: confirm identity, warm heel (improves flow), cleanse site, pierce heel, apply pressure to collect blood, ensuring safety and accuracy.
Extract:
A client in a prenatal clinic
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client about expected physiological changes during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Melasma, a brownish discoloration on the cheeks, is a common pregnancy-related skin change due to hormonal shifts, unlike burning urination (UTI), linea nigra (normal), or excessive swelling (preeclampsia risk).
Extract:
A client requesting a prescription for a transdermal contraceptive patch
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who is requesting a prescription for a transdermal contraceptive patch. The nurse should recognize which of the following client findings is a contraindication for this method of contraception?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A weight of 98 kg (BMI likely over 30) reduces the efficacy of the transdermal contraceptive patch, making it a contraindication, unlike normal BP, peptic ulcer disease, or past miscarriage.