ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class to clients who are pregnant. Which of the following topics should the nurse include in the discussion about cesarean birth? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Cesarean births often involve delayed breastfeeding due to recovery, require urinary catheters to keep the bladder empty, and necessitate pain management for postoperative comfort.
Extract:
Postpartum client breastfeeding, sore and cracked nipples
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is breastfeeding their newborn and reports that their nipples have become sore and cracked. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Colostrum's healing properties, including immunoglobulins, promote recovery of sore, cracked nipples.
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Client at 39 weeks of gestation, positive for group B streptococcus
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and in active labor. The client reports being positive for group B streptococcus (GBS) when screened at 36 weeks of gestation. Which of the following actions should the nurse expect to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV antibiotic prophylaxis prevents neonatal GBS infection during labor.
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Client with postpartum hemorrhagic shock
Question 4 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.
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2-day-old newborn with bilirubin level of 14 mg/dL
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old newborn who has a bilirubin level of 14 mg/dL (1 to 12 mg/dL) and is to begin phototherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring intake and output ensures hydration and assesses phototherapy effectiveness in reducing bilirubin levels.