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ATI Custom Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Woman gave birth vaginally to a 9-pound, 12-ounce girl yesterday, orders for perineal ice packs, sitz bath, stool softener
Question 1 of 5
A woman gave birth vaginally to a 9-pound, 12-ounce girl yesterday. Her primary health care provider has written orders for perineal ice packs, use of a sitz bath tid, and a stool softener. What information is most closely correlated with these orders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An episiotomy correlates with orders for ice packs, sitz baths, and stool softeners, as these address pain and healing of the perineal incision.
Extract:
Newborns in nursery
Question 2 of 5
A nurse receives handoff report. Which newborn should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 78 breaths/minute indicates tachypnea, suggesting potential respiratory distress, which requires immediate assessment.
Extract:
Client after amniotomy
Question 3 of 5
After an amniotomy, which action by the nurse takes priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the fetal heart rate is the priority after an amniotomy to ensure the fetus tolerates the procedure and detect any distress.
Extract:
Client considered for amniotomy
Question 4 of 5
The nurse understands which condition is a contraindication for an amniotomy.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dilation less than 3 cm is a contraindication for amniotomy due to increased risks of infection and cord compression.
Extract:
Newborn 1 hour after birth
Question 5 of 5
The nurse completes the initial assessment of a newborn. Which finding would lead the nurse to suspect that the newborn is experiencing difficulty with oxygenation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nasal flaring indicates difficulty with oxygenation, as it is a compensatory mechanism to increase airflow in respiratory distress.