ATI RN
Maternal Newborn ATI Assessment Focused Review Questions
Extract:
Parent of a newborn bottle feeding
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parent of a newborn about bottle feeding. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tipping the nipple to introduce air increases gas and discomfort, requiring correction, unlike proper elevation, burping, or normal stools.
Extract:
Client in active labor with late decelerations
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and notes late decelerations in the FHR on the external fetal monitor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Position change (e.g., left lateral) improves uteroplacental blood flow, addressing late decelerations' cause—insufficient fetal oxygenation—before other interventions.
Extract:
Client with ibuprofen prescription for postpartum cramping
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ibuprofen to treat postpartum cramping. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Asking about over-the-counter drugs, gastric issues, and hypertension prevents ibuprofen-related risks like overdose, bleeding, or fluid retention.
Extract:
Newborn who is 10 hr old
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 10 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nasal flaring indicates respiratory distress, requiring immediate reporting; other findings are normal for a 10-hour-old newborn.
Extract:
Client in active labor with early decelerations
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor. The nurse notes early decelerations of the FHR on the fetal monitor tracing. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions causes early decelerations in the FHR?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early decelerations result from head compression during contractions, triggering a vagal response, unlike hypoxemia, cord issues, or placental insufficiency.