ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Quiz Questions
Extract:
A client on the fourth postpartum day experiencing breast engorgement.
Question 1 of 5
On the fourth postpartum day, a client experiences breast engorgement. To relieve her discomfort, which of these nursing interventions is most effective to meet the expected outcome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alternating warm compresses and ice packs promotes milk flow and reduces swelling, effectively relieving engorgement discomfort.
Extract:
A patient who delivered vaginally 48 hours ago.
Question 2 of 5
You are assessing a patient who delivered vaginally 48 hours ago. At this time, where would you expect to feel her fundus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The fundus descends approximately 1 cm daily; at 48 hours postpartum, it should be 2 cm below the umbilicus.
Extract:
A client who is breastfeeding and concerned her baby is not getting enough food since her milk has not come in.
Question 3 of 5
A client who is breastfeeding tells her nurse that she is concerned that her baby is not getting enough food since her milk has not come in. The best response from the nurse is which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing the client that milk typically comes in around day three provides factual reassurance and addresses her concern.
Extract:
A client who is four hours postpartum with temperature 39°C (102.2°F), pulse 96 beats per minute, respirations 18 breaths per minute.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is four hours postpartum. Her temperature is 39 C (102.2F), pulse 96 beats per minute, and respirations 18 breaths per minute. Based on this information, which of these orders is most appropriate for treating the client at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) reduces fever, addressing the elevated temperature effectively.
Extract:
A breastfeeding mother with a one-week-old newborn concerned about milk supply.
Question 5 of 5
A breastfeeding mother expresses concern about whether her one-week-old newborn is getting enough milk. Which finding is a concrete indicator that the baby is getting enough milk?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Six to eight wet diapers and several stools daily indicate adequate milk intake and hydration.