ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Infant with axillary temperature of 35.9C (96.6F)
Question 1 of 5
An infant's axillary temperature is 35.9C (96.6F). The priority nursing action is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The low temperature indicates hypothermia, and placing the infant in a radiant warmer is the priority to stabilize body temperature and prevent complications.
Extract:
Newborn, preventing heat loss
Question 2 of 5
To prevent heat loss from convection in a newborn, which action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moving the infant away from a blowing fan directly prevents heat loss due to air movement, which is a key factor in convection.
Extract:
Newborn immediately after birth
Question 3 of 5
The priority nursing care of the newborn immediately after birth includes all except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Announcement of the delivery is not a priority in nursing care of the newborn immediately after birth. While it may be a joyful moment for the parents and family, it does not affect the health and well-being of the newborn.
Therefore, it can be done later after the essential newborn care has been completed.
Extract:
Client receiving opioid epidural analgesia during labor
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving opioid epidural analgesia during labor. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension (80/56 mm Hg) is the priority as it can reduce placental blood flow, risking fetal distress, and requires immediate intervention.
Extract:
Woman post-spinal anesthesia, pounding headache rated 7/10
Question 5 of 5
A woman had spinal anesthesia for delivery. Now she complains of a pounding headache rated 7/10. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pounding headache post-spinal anesthesia suggests a spinal headache from cerebrospinal fluid leakage, best treated with a blood patch to seal the dural puncture.