ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Final Questions
Extract:
A client who is 7 days postpartum and calls the clinic to report pain and redness in her left calf
Question 1 of 5
Besides seeing her provider, which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the leg reduces swelling and improves venous return, appropriate for suspected deep vein thrombosis. Cold compresses, knee flexion, and massage may worsen the condition or dislodge a clot.
Extract:
A newborn diagnosed with hydrocephalus
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following symptoms should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dilated scalp veins result from increased intracranial pressure in hydrocephalus. Sloping forehead, overlapping sutures, and hypertension are not typical symptoms.
Extract:
A client who is 36 hours postpartum, breasts soft, warm, tender, no nipple discomfort, fundus boggy, 1 cm above umbilicus, deviated to right, becomes firm with massage, abdominal cramping pain rated 8/10, moderate lochia rubra, given analgesic
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following complications poses the greatest risk for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A boggy fundus indicates uterine atony, a leading cause of postpartum hemorrhage, posing the greatest risk. Infection, thrombophlebitis, and embolism are less likely based on the findings.
Extract:
A postpartum client, Gravida 1, Para 1, spontaneous vaginal birth, 39 weeks of gestation, breastfeeding
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements made by the client would suggest that they have understood the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feeding 8-12 times daily supports breastfeeding success. Supplementing, plastic pads, and water intake are incorrect or unsupported by evidence.
Extract:
A client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to manage preeclampsia
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following observations should the nurse immediately report to the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low urinary output (40 ml in 2 hours) suggests oliguria, a sign of magnesium toxicity or renal impairment, requiring immediate reporting. Normal respiratory rate, headache, and fetal heart rate are less urgent.