ATI RN
Maternal Newborn ATI Assessment Focused Review Questions
Extract:
Client undergoing amniocentesis
Question 1 of 5
Prior to an amniocentesis, what action by the client will need to be completed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Emptying the bladder prevents interference or puncture during amniocentesis, unlike fasting, excessive water, or stimulation.
Extract:
Client 2 weeks postpartum with mastitis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum and has mastitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Hand washing, proper latching, and air-drying nipples prevent infection and promote healing; continued breastfeeding/pumping clears mastitis.
Extract:
Client at 8 weeks of gestation
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 8 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding exercise is incorrect; moderate exercise is safe and beneficial in pregnancy, unlike correct statements about discharge, limited coffee, and vitamins.
Extract:
Client with fibrocystic breast changes experiencing breast discomfort
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has fibrocystic breast changes and is experiencing breast discomfort during menstruation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreasing sodium reduces fluid retention, alleviating breast swelling and discomfort associated with fibrocystic changes.
Extract:
Client in first trimester of pregnancy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a client in the first trimester of pregnancy. What information should the nurse include regarding the cause of indigestion and heartburn?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Progesterone relaxes the cardiac sphincter, causing acid reflux, the primary cause of pregnancy heartburn, unlike pancreatic, estrogen, or uterine pressure effects.