ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who is postpartum and has a new prescription for an injection of Rh (D) immunoglobulin.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum and has a new prescription for an injection of Rh (D) immunoglobulin. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rh (
D) immunoglobulin prevents the formation of Rh antibodies in Rh-negative mothers, reducing the risk of hemolytic disease in future pregnancies.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Premature labor can increase the risk of which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Premature labor can increase the risk of neonatal infections due to the underdeveloped immune system of preterm infants.
Extract:
A postpartum client who delivered their third infant 2 days ago.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who delivered their third infant 2 days ago. Which of the following manifestations could indicate postpartum depression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flat affect signifies reduced emotional expression, common in depression. Depressed individuals exhibit lack of response to pleasurable activities, social withdrawal, and emotional blunting.
Extract:
A newborn who is experiencing hyperbilirubinemia and is receiving phototherapy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who is experiencing hyperbilirubinemia and is receiving phototherapy. Which of the following findings indicate that the phototherapy is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A decrease in transcutaneous bilirubin (Tc
B) levels shows effective phototherapy, as it converts bilirubin into water-soluble isomers.
Extract:
During a delivery complicated by shoulder dystocia.
Question 5 of 5
During a delivery complicated by shoulder dystocia, the baby’s head retracts back against perineum after it emerges, a phenomenon known as ‘turtling’. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate action for the healthcare provider to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The McRoberts maneuver, involving hyperflexion of the mother's legs, widens the pelvis, facilitating shoulder delivery in cases of shoulder dystocia.