ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to obtain a blood sample from a newborn's heel.
Question 1 of 5
In what order should the nurse perform the procedure?
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D, E
Rationale: The correct sequence is: 1) Warm the heel (
A), 2) Clean with antiseptic (
B), 3) Puncture the heel (
C), 4) Collect the sample (
D), 5) Apply pressure (E).
Extract:
A nurse at an antepartum clinic is caring for four clients.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe vomiting in early pregnancy could be a sign of hyperemesis gravidarum, requiring immediate medical attention.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn whose mother had gestational diabetes mellitus.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should monitor for which of the following findings as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jitteriness is a common sign of hypoglycemia in newborns, especially those born to mothers with gestational diabetes.
Extract:
A nurse is attending to a newborn who was delivered at 39 weeks of gestation and is now 36 hours old. The newborn has been breastfeeding 3 to 4 times per day and has voided once since birth but has not passed meconium stool yet.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following observations should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring intake and output is directly related to breastfeeding frequency and voiding patterns. The absence of meconium stool by 36 hours could indicate a problem.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching about home safety with a client who is 2 days postpartum.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Washing a baby's face with plain water is a safe and effective way to keep it clean without causing irritation.