ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
Extract:
Parents of a newborn with an uncircumcised penis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a newborn how to care for their child's uncircumcised penis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily washing with soap and water is adequate for hygiene without forcibly retracting the foreskin.
Extract:
A client who is at 38 weeks of gestation, experiencing continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, with a history of cocaine use
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and is experiencing continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The client has a history of cocaine use. The nurse should identify that the client is likely experiencing which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding with cocaine use suggest abruptio placentae, where the placenta detaches prematurely.
Extract:
A client who is at 31 weeks of gestation and is receiving magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion for preterm labor
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 31 weeks of gestation and is receiving magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion for preterm labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 11/min is below the normal range and could indicate magnesium sulfate toxicity, which can depress respiratory function. This finding requires prompt reporting to prevent further complications.
Extract:
A client who is postpartum, has a deep-vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injections
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum, has a deep-vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injections. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subcutaneous heparin injections are typically administered in the abdomen to facilitate absorption and minimize complications.
Extract:
A postpartum client who gave birth 8 hr ago and is saturating a perineal pad every hour
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a postpartum unit is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Saturating a perineal pad every hour indicates potential postpartum hemorrhage, requiring immediate assessment.