ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Care Exam 4A Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn.
Question 1 of 5
How many blood vessels should the nurse expect to observe in the newborn's umbilical cord?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The umbilical cord typically has two arteries and one vein for fetal circulation.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and asks, 'When will my breast milk come in?'
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breast milk typically comes in 3-5 days post-delivery during lactogenesis II.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is postpartum.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to the possibility of a postpartum complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An elevated heart rate of 110/min may indicate infection or hemorrhage, requiring further assessment.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing a sitz bath for a client who is 1 day postpartum.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A water temperature of 40°C (104°F) is safe and effective for soothing the perineal area.
Extract:
The mother's temperature is slightly elevated 12 hours after delivery of the baby.
Question 5 of 5
The mother's temperature is slightly elevated 12 hours after delivery of the baby. What additional assessment would the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking lochia for abnormal color or odor can indicate infection, a common cause of elevated temperature.