ATI RN
Maternal Newborn ATI Assessment Focused Review Questions
Extract:
Client undergoing Papanicolaou (Pap) test
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the Papanicolaou (Pap) test. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding intercourse 24 hours before a Pap test ensures accurate cervical cell sampling, unlike incorrect frequency, ovarian status, or viral detection claims.
Extract:
Circumcised newborn
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to parents of a circumcised newborn. To prevent diaper adherence to the penis, what will be recommended to apply during diaper changes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Petroleum jelly prevents diaper adherence, promoting healing, unlike towelettes (irritating), povidone-iodine (harsh), or silver sulfadiazine (for burns).
Extract:
Newborn in car seat
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parent of a newborn about car seat safety. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rear-facing car seats until age 2 protect the head, neck, and spine; the retainer clip belongs at armpit level, and harness straps at or below shoulders.
Extract:
Newborn with hyperbilirubinemia and phototherapy prescription
Question 4 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: D
Rationale: Repositioning every 2-3 hours ensures even light exposure, maximizing phototherapy's bilirubin reduction, unlike less frequent temperature checks or inappropriate lotion/glucose.
Extract:
Postpartum client with displaced fundus
Question 5 of 5
A postpartum client's fundus is firm, 3 cm above the umbilicus, and displaced to the right. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A full bladder displaces the fundus; voiding corrects position, unlike massaging a firm fundus, documenting abnormality, or ambulating.