ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin via continuous IV infusion and is experiencing persistent late decelerations in the FHR.
Question 1 of 5
After discontinuing the infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administer oxygen at 10 L/min via nonrebreather facemask. This action is necessary to ensure adequate oxygenation and prevent hypoxia after discontinuing the infusion. High-flow oxygen via a nonrebreather mask can help maintain oxygen saturation levels and support the client's respiratory function.
Choice B, initiating an amnioinfusion, is incorrect as it is not indicated after discontinuing an infusion.
Choice C, instructing the client to bear down and push with contractions, is inappropriate as it is not related to the situation and could potentially be harmful.
Choice D, placing the client in a supine position, is not recommended as it can compromise respiratory function.
Extract:
"A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who had a vaginal delivery 3 hr ago."
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings place the client at risk for postpartum hemorrhage? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A, C, D
Rationale: The correct answers are A, C, and D. Vacuum-assisted delivery can lead to uterine atony, increasing the risk of postpartum hemorrhage. History of uterine atony is a risk factor itself. Labor induction with oxytocin can cause rapid and prolonged contractions, leading to postpartum hemorrhage.
Choices B and E are not directly related to postpartum hemorrhage risk. Human papillomavirus does not increase the risk, and newborn weight is not a factor in postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn following a forceps-assisted birth.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of this birth method?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Facial palsy. Facial palsy is a common complication of the use of forceps during delivery. This occurs due to pressure on the facial nerve during the delivery process. Polycythemia (
A) is not typically associated with the birth method. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (
C) is a lung disease that affects premature infants and is not directly related to the birth method. Hypoglycemia (
D) can occur in infants due to various reasons, but it is not specifically a complication of the birth method.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is 3 days postpartum.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cool clammy skin. This finding may indicate poor perfusion or shock, which could be concerning postpartum. The nurse should report this to the provider promptly for further evaluation and intervention.
A: BP 120/70 mm Hg is within normal range for postpartum, so it does not require immediate reporting.
C: Moderate lochia serosa is expected in the early postpartum period, so it is not a concerning finding that requires immediate reporting.
D: Heart rate of 89/min is slightly elevated but not critically high, so it does not necessitate immediate reporting.
In summary, the other choices are not as urgent or abnormal as cool clammy skin, which may indicate a more serious issue requiring prompt attention.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a group of clients.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients has a contraindication for a contraction stress test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. A client with a previous classical incision (vertical incision on the uterus) has a contraindication for a contraction stress test due to the risk of uterine rupture. This type of incision weakens the uterine wall, increasing the likelihood of complications during labor.
A: A client with gestational diabetes mellitus can undergo a contraction stress test as long as blood sugar levels are monitored.
C: A client with a previous stillbirth does not have a contraindication for a contraction stress test.
D: A client with a nonreactive nonstress test may benefit from further evaluation with a contraction stress test.