ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Quiz Questions
Extract:
A client who is two days postpartum and has a fourth degree perineal laceration.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the prescribed orders for a client who is two days postpartum and has a fourth degree perineal laceration. Which of these orders should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enemas are contraindicated with fourth-degree lacerations due to risk of trauma and pain; stool softeners are preferred.
Extract:
A 12-hour postpartum patient.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a care plan for her 12-hour postpartum patient which include prevention of thrombosis. During implementation, the nurse is expected to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early ambulation promotes circulation, reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis postpartum.
Extract:
Client AA, 25-year-old G5P3, 0800, HR 102, BP 100/50, T 99.8, fundus 1 cm above umbilicus, firm, lochia rubra heavy with clots, history of preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing priority is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heavy lochia with clots indicates potential postpartum hemorrhage; fundal massage is critical to promote uterine contraction and control bleeding.
Extract:
A client who is postpartum.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following clients is most likely to complain of afterbirth pains during her postpartum period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Multiparous clients with large babies (G3P2, 9lb) experience stronger afterbirth pains due to repeated uterine stretching and involution.
Extract:
A woman about postpartum blues.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is counseling a woman about postpartum blues. Which of the following should be included in the discussion? (Select two that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: A: Symptoms like tearfulness and insomnia characterize postpartum blues. C: Postpartum blues typically resolve within 10–14 days.